Choleth-24

Choleth-24

AKA “27321-96-6, 2-[[10, 13-dimethyl-17-(6-methylheptan-2-yl)-2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl]oxy]ethanol, 30788-35-3, SCHEMBL29355804, DTXSID20927104, 2-(Cholest-5-en-3-yloxy)ethanol, Cl-4494, NSC226875, AKOS024434643, NSC-226875”

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Ingredient Facts

Choleth-24

AKA: 27321-96-6, 2-[[10, 13-dimethyl-17-(6-methylheptan-2-yl)-2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl]oxy]ethanol, 30788-35-3, SCHEMBL29355804, DTXSID20927104, 2-(Cholest-5-en-3-yloxy)ethanol, Cl-4494, NSC226875, AKOS024434643, NSC-226875

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

(3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol, ethoxylated (24 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C29H50O2

Mol. Weight

430.70

CAS #

27321-96-6

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

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

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Brightens Skin

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic compound created by polyethoxylating cholesterol in the mid-20th century. Developed as an emulsifier and solubilizer to improve texture and stability in skincare formulations.