OCTYLDODECANOL
Octyldodecanol is an aliphatic alcohol used in cosmetic formulations with roles connected to skin feel, composition, and scent. Its defined chemical identity allows it to appear where a formula calls for an emollient, a solvent, or a component associated with fragrance.
OCTYLDODECANOL: what it is
Octyldodecanol is an aliphatic alcohol used in cosmetic formulations with roles connected to skin feel, composition, and scent. Its defined chemical identity allows it to appear where a formula calls for an emollient, a solvent, or a component associated with fragrance.
OCTYLDODECANOL: what it does in cosmetics
In a formula, it serves as a skin-conditioning emollient and can help shape the part of the product responsible for its feel. It may also act as a solvent, supporting the incorporation of other components, while its fragrance and perfuming classifications connect it with scented compositions.
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