Cosmetic Raw Material CAS 7360-38-5 Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) /Triethylhexanoin
Products Description
- Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate), also known as Triethylhexanoin, is a synthetic glyceride mainly used in cosmetics and personal care products.
- Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate), also known as Triethylhexanoin, is a synthetic glyceride mainly used in cosmetics and personal care products. has good lipophilicity and can be miscible with various fats, oil-soluble fragrances, etc. It also has certain solubility in many organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone, but its solubility in water is very poor because the long hydrocarbon chain part in its molecular structure is hydrophobic.
Function
- Lubricant: Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) /Triethylhexanoin has good lubricity and can improve the feel of the product, making it smoother on the skin.
- Emulsifier: As an emulsifier, Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) /Triethylhexanoin can help oily ingredients and water-based ingredients mix to form a stable emulsion and prevent separation.
- Humectants: Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) /Triethylhexanoin have certain moisturizing properties that can help the skin retain moisture and improve skin’s softness and smoothness.
- Solvent: Can help dissolve other ingredients and improve the stability and effectiveness of the formula.
Application
- Cosmetics Industry:
Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) /Triethylhexanoin is a widely used raw material in the cosmetics industry. It can be added to skin care products such as lotions and creams as an emollient. It can form a protective film on the skin surface to prevent the loss of skin moisture and make the skin feel soft and smooth. Meanwhile, its good solubility enables it to act as a carrier for oil-soluble active ingredients and helps these ingredients to be better absorbed by the skin.
Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) /Triethylhexanoin can also be used in shampoo, conditioner and body care products to enhance the lubricity and moisturizing effects of the product.
- Pharmaceutical Industry:
Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) /Triethylhexanoin can be used as a solvent or carrier for drugs in pharmaceutical preparations. For some lipid-soluble drugs, it can improve the solubility of drugs and contribute to the absorption and delivery of drugs. For example, in some soft capsule formulations, it can be used as a filling solvent to enable drugs to be better encapsulated in soft capsules.
- Food Industry:
Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) /Triethylhexanoin can be used as a food additive, mainly as a solvent and carrier for food flavors. It can help flavors to be better dispersed in the food system, and due to its relatively stable chemical properties, it will not have adverse chemical reactions with other components in food, ensuring the flavor and quality of food to a certain extent.
Summary
Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) / Triethylhexanoin is a multifunctional ingredient that has multiple functions such as lubrication, emulsification, moisturization and solubilization. Its wide application in cosmetics and personal care products makes it one of the most important ingredients in modern skin care formulations.
