2-Octadecoxyethanol

CAS: 2136-72-3

Ref. 3D-FO39233

Product Information

• Name: 2-Octadecoxyethanol
• CAS: 2136-72-3

Description

2-Octadecoxyethanol is a skin cell penetration enhancer. It is a nonionic surfactant that has been shown to increase the permeability of the skin by altering the lipid structure and function of the stratum corneum. This product can be used as an absorption enhancer, or as a plate test for microbial metabolism. 2-Octadecoxyethanol is water soluble and has low toxicity. It is also stable in both acidic and alkaline environments, making it suitable for use in a variety of applications.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 314.55 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₄₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H42O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19-22-20-18-21/h21H,2-20H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=ICIDSZQHPUZUHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOCCO