Chemistry:Glycol stearate

Glycol stearate

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate
Other names Ethylene glycol monostearate; Glycol monostearate; Octadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester; 2-Hydroxyethyl stearate; Stearic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester
Identifiers
CAS Number	111-60-4 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:167626
ChemSpider	23148 Y
EC Number	203-886-9
KEGG	D01542 Y
PubChem CID	24762
UNII	0324G66D0E Y
InChI InChI=1S/C20H40O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-20(22)23-19-18-21/h21H,2-19H2,1H3 Y Key: RFVNOJDQRGSOEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C20H40O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-20(22)23-19-18-21/h21H,2-19H2,1H3 Key: RFVNOJDQRGSOEL-UHFRFAOYAH
SMILES O=C(OCCO)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C20H40O3
Molar mass	328.537 g·mol−1
Melting point	55 to 60 °C (131 to 140 °F; 328 to 333 K)
Boiling point	> 400 °C (752 °F; 673 K)
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS Signal word	Warning
GHS hazard statements	H315, H319, H335
GHS precautionary statements	P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+352, P304+340, P305+351+338, P312, P321, P332+313, P337+313, P362, P403+233, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Glycol stearate (glycol monostearate or ethylene glycol monostearate) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₂₀H₄₀O₃. It is the ester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol. It is used as an ingredient in many types of personal care products and cosmetics including shampoos, hair conditioners, and skin lotions.

See also

• Glycol distearate