Heptylundecyl Hydroxystearate

AKA “Salacos OSIS, 2-Heptylundecyl 12-hydroxystearate, UNII-LKR554G5ZU, 2-Heptylundecyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate, LKR554G5ZU, Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, 2-heptylundecyl ester, DTXSID701009979, RefChem:145744, DTXCID201436400”

Emollient

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Ingredient Facts

Heptylundecyl hydroxystearate

AKA: Salacos OSIS, 2-Heptylundecyl 12-hydroxystearate, UNII-LKR554G5ZU, 2-Heptylundecyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate, LKR554G5ZU, Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, 2-heptylundecyl ester, DTXSID701009979, RefChem:145744, DTXCID201436400

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

2-Heptylundecyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate

Formula

C36H72O3

Mol. Weight

553.00

CAS #

74659-69-1

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic ester developed in the late 20th century for use as an emollient and conditioning agent. It was formulated to provide skin-feel benefits similar to natural oils while offering improved stability and texture.