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ISOHEXADECANE

ISOHEXADECANE is a branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbon atoms. Its defining feature is the branched hydrocarbon structure, which distinguishes it from an aliphatic hydrocarbon with a linear chain.

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CAS number
4390-04-9, 60908-77-2, 93685-80-4
EC number
224-506-8, -, 297-628-2

ISOHEXADECANE: what it is

ISOHEXADECANE is a branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbon atoms. Its defining feature is the branched hydrocarbon structure, which distinguishes it from an aliphatic hydrocarbon with a linear chain.

ISOHEXADECANE: what it does in cosmetics

In a cosmetic formula, ISOHEXADECANE is classified in two roles: skin conditioning and solvent. These classifications place it among ingredients used for skin conditioning and among those used as solvents within the formula.

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