Glycol distearate
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Preferred IUPAC name
Ethane-1,2-diyl di(octadecanoate) | |
Other names
Ethylene glycol distearate; Ethylene distearate; Ethylene glycol dioctadecanoate
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Identifiers | |
3D model (
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ChemSpider | |
ECHA InfoCard
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100.010.014 |
PubChem CID
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UNII | |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C38H74O4 | |
Molar mass | 595.006 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White Flake |
Melting point | 65 to 73 °C (149 to 163 °F; 338 to 346 K)[1] |
Insoluble | |
Hazards | |
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
LD50 (median dose)
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4,700 mg/kg (rat) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Glycol distearate is the
pearlescent effects as well as a moisturizer
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Synthesis
Glycol distearate may be produced via the
esterification of stearic acid (or its esters) with ethylene glycol. It can also be produced by a reaction of stearic acid with ethylene oxide.[2]
Applications
When forced to crystalize as thin platelets glycol distearate can give liquids and gels a pearlescent appearance.[3] This is often used by the producers of personal care products (e.g. shower gel) to increase the visual appeal of their products. It may also act as a skin moisturizer.
Glycol distearate is also commonly used as an embedding agent in microscopy.
See also
References
- ^ Ethylene glycol distearate, chemicalland21.com
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