Glycol stearate

Glycol stearate[1]
IUPAC name 2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate
Other names Ethylene glycol monostearate; Glycol monostearate; Octadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester; 2-Hydroxyethyl stearate; Stearic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester
Identifiers
CAS number	111-60-4 Y
ChemSpider	23148 Y
UNII	0324G66D0E Y
KEGG	D01542 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(OCCO)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C20H40O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-20(22)23-19-18-21/h21H,2-19H2,1H3 Y Key: RFVNOJDQRGSOEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C20H40O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-20(22)23-19-18-21/h21H,2-19H2,1H3 Key: RFVNOJDQRGSOEL-UHFFFAOYAH
Properties
Molecular formula	C20H40O3
Molar mass	328.53 g mol−1
Melting point	55-60 °C
Boiling point	>400 °C[2]
Hazards
R-phrases	R22 R36/37/38 R60 R63
S-phrases	S24/25 S26 S27 S28 S36/37/39 S45 S53
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Glycol stearate (glycol monostearate or ethylene glycol monostearate) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₂₀H₄₀O₃. It is the ester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol. It is used as an ingredient in many types of personal care products and cosmetics including shampoos, hair conditioners, and skin lotions.^[3]

See also

• Glycol distearate

References