Glyceryl hydroxystearate
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IUPAC name 1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-yl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate | |
Other names Glyceryl monohydroxystearate; Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, monoester with glycerol; Stearic acid, hydroxy-, monoester with glycerol Hydroxystearic acid, monoester with glycerol; Octadecanoic acid, hydroxy-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.013.960 |
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Chemical formula | C21H42O5 |
Molar mass | 374.562 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White/pale yellow powder |
Density | 1.007 g/mL[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references |
Chemical compound
Glyceryl hydroxystearate, also known as glyceryl monohydroxystearate (GMHS), is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C21H42O5. It is a whitish- or pale yellow-colored powder found in a variety of cosmetics and skin-care products.
Uses
Glyceryl hydroxystearate is an ingredient found in some personal-care products. It is commonly used as an emollient, emulsifying agent, or bodying agent. It is often found in facial-care, foot-care, and lip-care products, sunblock, self-tanners, moisturizers, shampoos, creams, lotions, soaps, concealers, and roll-ons and sun-exposure treatments.[2]