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C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE

CAS Number 68411-27-8
Chem/IUPAC Name: Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
EINECS/ELINCS No: 270-112-4
COSING REF No: 74635
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a clear, low-molecular weight ester of benzoic acid and C12-15 alcohols. It is an emollient ester used in skin care, sun care and color cosmetics to improve feel, softness, disperse sunscreen agents. Its chemical formula is C19H30O2.

What is C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE used for?

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is used as an emollient, texture-enhancing and dispersing agent in personal care products. It is an ester that is soluble in oil and oil-like ingredients.
  • Skin care: It imparts a lightly conditioning, silky, non-oily finish to skin care products. C12-15 alkyl benzoate has occlusive properties which help skin retain moisture over a longer period
  • Sun care: C12-15 alkyl benzoate has excellent solubility and is used in sunscreens to keep the active ingredients evenly dispersed throughout the formula

Origin

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an ester of benzoic acid and C12-15 alcohols.

What does C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE do in a formulation?

  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning

Safety profile

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a safe to use ingredients for cosmetics/personal care ingredient. However, it may cause irritation to the eyes.

Technical profile

Property Values
Boiling Point 374°C
Melting Point -16°C
Saponification value
169-182 mg KOH/g
Density at 25°C
0.915-0.935 g/ml
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