Isostearic Acid

• CAT Number: M015039
• CAS Number: 30399-84-9
• Molecular Formula: C18H36O2
• Molecular Weight: 284.484
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 875d;century1105;emersol871;emersol875;emery871;emery875d;isostearicacid(mixed);prisorine3501
• Storage: 20°C
• IUPAC Name: 16-methylheptadecanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H36O2/c1-17(2)15-13-11-9-7-5-3-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-18(19)20/h17H,3-16H2,1-2H3,(H,19,20)
• InChIKey: XDOFQFKRPWOURC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Isostearic Acid (Cat.No:M015039) is a naturally occurring fatty acid used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is derived from the fatty acids of plant oils and is valued for its emollient and skin-conditioning properties. Isostearic Acid helps products spread smoothly and enhances their texture.

Reference

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