Cosmetic Grade Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) /Triethylhexanoin CAS 7360-38-5
Products Description
- Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate), also known as Triethylhexanoin, is a synthetic ester compound mainly used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is produced by the reaction of glycerol (Glycerol) and 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-Ethylhexanoic Acid).
- Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) / Triethylhexanoin has excellent oil solubility and can be miscible with a variety of oils, waxes and organic solvents, such as vegetable oils, mineral oils, alcohol solvents, etc. It is almost insoluble in water because the long-chain fatty acid ester part in its molecular structure dominates, making it highly hydrophobic.
- Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) / Triethylhexanoin is a versatile skin conditioning agent and emulsifier with good lubricity and substantivity. Its wide application in personal care and cosmetics makes it one of the most important ingredients in modern skin care and cleansing formulations. Due to its good skin feel and stability, Triethylhexanoin is often used in high-end skin care and beauty products.
Function
- Skin Conditioning Agent: Triethylhexanoin has good skin affinity and can improve the product’s spreadability and usage experience, providing a smooth and moisturizing feel.
- Emulsifier: As an emulsifier, Triethylhexanoin can help oil and water mix to form a stable emulsion and is commonly used in skin creams, lotions and cosmetics.
- Solvent: In some formulations, Triethylhexanoin can act as a solvent to help dissolve and disperse other ingredients.
- Thickener: In some cases, Triethylhexanoin can also act as a thickener, improving the texture of the product.
Application
- In the Cosmetics Field
Emollient and Humectant: Triethylhexanoin is an efficient emollient that can form a protective film on the skin surface, prevent the loss of skin moisture, and make the skin soft and smooth. It is widely used in skin care products such as lotions, creams, and serums, and can effectively improve the moisturizing performance of the skin.
Solvent and Dispersant: As a solvent, it can dissolve many oil-soluble cosmetic ingredients, such as fragrances, oil-soluble vitamins, active ingredients, etc., helping these ingredients to be evenly dispersed in the product. Meanwhile, it can also be used as a dispersant for the dispersion of solid components such as pigments in the liquid matrix to ensure the uniform texture of the product.
- In the Pharmaceutical Field
In some pharmaceutical preparations, Triethylhexanoin can be used as a drug carrier or solvent. It can help drugs dissolve or disperse better, improve the stability and bioavailability of drugs. For example, in soft capsule preparations, it can be used as the filling oil to make the drugs evenly distributed inside the soft capsules.
- In Other Fields
In industry, Triethylhexanoin can be used as a lubricant, plasticizer, etc. in the plastics, coatings and other industries. For example, in plastic processing, it can improve the flexibility and processing performance of plastics; in coatings, it can adjust the rheological properties of coatings and improve the coating
