Glyceryl hydroxystearate

Glyceryl hydroxystearate
Names
IUPAC name
1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-yl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate
Other names
Glyceryl monohydroxystearate; Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, monoester with glycerol; Stearic acid, hydroxy-, monoester with glycerol Hydroxystearic acid, monoester with glycerol; Octadecanoic acid, hydroxy-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Identifiers
1323-42-8
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
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ECHA InfoCard 100.013.960
EC Number 215-355-9
PubChem 102606
Properties
C21H42O5
Molar mass 374.56 g·mol−1
Appearance White/pale yellow powder
Density 1.007 g/mL[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Glyceryl hydroxystearate, also known as glyceryl monohydroxystearate (GMHS), is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C21H42O5. It is a whitish or pale yellow colored powder. It is found in a variety of cosmetic and skin care products.

Uses

Glyceryl hydroxystearate is an ingredient found in some personal care products. It is commonly used as an emollient, emulsifying agent, or bodying agent. It is often found in facial care, foot care, and lip care products, sunblock, self-tanners, moisturizers, shampoos, creams, lotions, soaps, concealers, and roll-ons and after sun exposure treatments.[2][3]

References

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