Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

AKA “1, 2-Distearoyllecithin, 4539-70-2, Dioctadecanoyllecithin, Distearoyl-DL-phosphatidylcholine, 2-Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Dioctadecanoyl phosphatidylcholine, EAG959U971, DTXSID20963380, 4-Hydroxy-N, N, N-trimethyl-10-oxo-7-((1-oxooctadecyl)oxy)-3, 5, 9-trioxa-4-phosphahepta cosan-1-aminium hydroxide, inner salt, 4-oxide”

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Ingredient Facts

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine

AKA: 1, 2-Distearoyllecithin, 4539-70-2, Dioctadecanoyllecithin, Distearoyl-DL-phosphatidylcholine, 2-Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Dioctadecanoyl phosphatidylcholine, EAG959U971, DTXSID20963380, 4-Hydroxy-N, N-trimethyl-10-oxo-7-((1-oxooctadecyl)oxy)-3, 5, 9-trioxa-4-phosphahepta cosan-1-aminium hydroxide, Inner salt, 4-oxide

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Phosphatidylcholines, soya, hydrogenated

Formula

C44H88NO8P

Mol. Weight

790.10

CAS #

97281-48-6

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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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Phosphatidylcholine is a naturally occurring phospholipid found in egg yolks and soy, used traditionally in Ayurveda. The hydrogenated version was developed in the 20th century as a biocompatible emulsifier for modern skincare and liposomal delivery systems.