Glycol distearate

Glycol distearate

Names
IUPAC name 1,2-Ethanediyl dioctadecanoate
Other names Ethylene glycol distearate; Ethylene distearate; Ethylene glycol dioctadecanoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	627-83-8 Y
ChemSpider	55120
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
PubChem	61174
InChI InChI=1S/C38H74O4/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-37(39)41-35-36-42-38(40)34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-36H2,1-2H3 Key: FPVVYTCTZKCSOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C38H74O4/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-37(39)41-35-36-42-38(40)34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-36H2,1-2H3 Key: FPVVYTCTZKCSOJ-UHFFFAOYAD
SMILES O=C(OCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C38H74O4
Molar mass	595.01 g·mol−1
Appearance	White Flake
Melting point	65 to 73 °C (149 to 163 °F; 338 to 346 K)[1]
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Hazards
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (Median dose)	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).
Infobox references

Glycol distearate is a chemical compound used as an emollient in cosmetics and other consumer products.^[2] It is the diester of ethylene glycol and stearic acid. It also produces pearlescent effects in cosmetics, like bath gel.

See also

• Glycol stearate

References