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Formula
C26H50O4
Mol. Weight
426.70
CAS #
624-04-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Created as a synthetic glycol ester in the mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and humectant, developed to improve product stability and skin hydration.