Chemistry:Jojoba wax esters

Jojoba wax esters

Names
Other names Jojoba oil, ethoxylated Jojoba wax PEG-80 esters PEG-80 jojoba Jojoba wax PEG-120 esters PEG-120 jojoba
Identifiers
CAS Number	159518-81-7
Properties
Chemical formula	Variable
Molar mass	Variable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Jojoba wax esters are polyethylene glycol derivatives of the acids and alcohols obtained from the saponification of jojoba oil. With an average ethoxylation value of 80, it is known as jojoba wax PEG-80 esters or PEG-80 jojoba. With an average ethoxylation value of 120, it is known as jojoba wax PEG-120 esters or PEG-120 jojoba. Jojoba wax esters are used in cosmetic formulations as emollients.