Cosmetic ingredient

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE is sorbitan isooctadecanoate, a compound identified by the combination of a sorbitan structure with an isooctadecanoate group. This identity distinguishes the ingredient from other sorbitan derivatives used in cosmetics.

Molecular structure of SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE
2D molecular structure
CAS number
71902-01-7
EC number
276-171-2
Molecular formula
C24H46O6
Molecular weight
430.6
InChIKey
NCHJGQKLPRTMAO-XWVZOOPGSA-N

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE: what it is

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE is sorbitan isooctadecanoate, a compound identified by the combination of a sorbitan structure with an isooctadecanoate group. This identity distinguishes the ingredient from other sorbitan derivatives used in cosmetics.

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE: what it does in cosmetics

In formulas, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE is classified as a surfactant and emulsifier. This classification describes an ingredient used in the formation and maintenance of emulsions, systems that combine aqueous and oil phases.

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