Cosmetic ingredient

BEHENETH-25

BEHENETH-25 is ethoxylated docosanol, made with an average molar ratio of 25 ethylene oxide units. This feature distinguishes it within the family of ethoxylated docosanol derivatives.

Molecular structure of BEHENETH-25
2D molecular structure
CAS number
26636-40-8
EC number
-
Molecular formula
C28H58O4
Molecular weight
458.8
InChIKey
YRZKBYUVHVPTOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

BEHENETH-25: what it is

BEHENETH-25 is ethoxylated docosanol, made with an average molar ratio of 25 ethylene oxide units. This feature distinguishes it within the family of ethoxylated docosanol derivatives.

BEHENETH-25: what it does in cosmetics

In cosmetics, BEHENETH-25 is used in cleansing systems and as a surfactant for emulsifying, bringing together cleansing and surfactant-emulsifying roles.

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