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PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE

CAS Number 6683-19-8
Chem/IUPAC Name: Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester
EINECS/ELINCS No: 229-722-6
COSING REF No: 58972
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate is a synthetic ingredient that is quite useful in the world of cosmetics and personal care. It is primarily an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals and prevents the signs of photoaging. It also keeps the other ingredients in a formulation stable and ensures consistency. In its raw form, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate appears as a white solid that is odorless. The chemical formula of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate is C73H108O12.

Who supplies PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ?

What is PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE used for?

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate has many benefits when added to personal care and cosmetic products. It can be found commonly in lipsticks, foundations, concealers, moisturizers and shampoos.
  • Skin care: It acts as an antioxidant that forms a layer on the skin to protect it from free radicals. It is also anti-aging and protects the skin against sun damage
  • Hair care: It is oil soluble and works best in formulations that have nourishing oils in them. This ingredient has the ability to stabilize other ingredients and make a product more stable
  • Cosmetic products: It is a great source for preventing any unwanted color changes in cosmetic products. It protects the formulations and helps them retain their desired color

Origin

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate comprises of sterically hindered phenols that are joined together by a pentaerythritol. It is a synthetic ingredient that is made in laboratories.

What does PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE do in a formulation?

  • Antioxidant

Safety profile

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate is a safe ingredient as its molecules are not big enough to penetrate the surface of the skin or the scalp. Even so, the recommended usage level of this ingredient is between 0.01% to 0.1%. In rinse of products, it can be used up to the concentrations of 0.5%. Under these conditions, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate has low possibilities for any side effects.

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Technical profile

Property Values
Boiling Point 1005.77°C
Melting Point 110-125°C
Solubility Insoluble in water
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Commercial Selection : Grades containing solely PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE

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