Stearyl heptanoate

Stearyl heptanoate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Octadecyl heptanoate
Other names
Tegosoft SH
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.060.041
EC Number
  • 266-065-4
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C25H50O2/c1-3-5-7-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-22-24-27-25(26)23-21-8-6-4-2/h3-24H2,1-2H3 N
    Key: ABTZKZVAJTXGNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N N
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCC
Properties
C25H50O2
Molar mass 382.673 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Stearyl heptanoate is the ester of stearyl alcohol and heptanoic acid (enanthic acid). It is used in cosmetics, including eyeliner. It is prepared from stearyl alcohol, which may be derived from animal or vegetable sources.

Stearyl heptanoate is added to cosmetics to act as an emollient.

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