High quality 2-OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE CAS 22766-83-2 Cosmetic Grade
Products Description
- 2-Octyldodecyl Myristate is a synthetic ester compound commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products.
- 2-Octyldodecyl Myristate has excellent lipophilicity and is easily soluble in oils and organic solvents, such as mineral oil, vegetable oil, and some commonly used organic solvents like ethanol and isopropyl alcohol. However, its solubility in water is extremely low due to the hydrophobicity of its long-chain hydrocarbon group structure.
Function
- Lubricant: 2-Octyldodecyl Myristate has good lubricity and can improve the feel of the product, making it glide more smoothly on the skin.
- Emulsifier: As an emulsifier, it can help oily ingredients and water-based ingredients mix to form a stable emulsion and prevent separation.
- Humectants: 2-Octyldodecyl Myristate have certain moisturizing properties that can help the skin retain moisture and improve skin’s softness and smoothness.
- Solvent: 2-Octyldodecyl Myristate can help dissolve other ingredients and improve the stability and effectiveness of the formula.
Application
- Cosmetics:2-Octyldodecyl Myristate is widely used in cosmetics and skin care products. It can be used as an emollient to form a protective film on the surface of the skin, effectively reducing the loss of skin moisture and keeping the skin soft and smooth. For example, when added to lotions, creams and other products, it can improve the texture and user experience of the products. It can also serve as a carrier for pigments, fragrances and other additives to help these components disperse better in the product system.
- Personal Care Products: Besides cosmetics, 2-Octyldodecyl Myristate is also applied in personal care products such as hair conditioners and lip balms. In hair conditioners, it can help repair the cuticle of the hair and increase the luster and smoothness of the hair. In lip balms, it can provide a moisturizing effect and prevent lips from cracking.
- Pharmaceutical: In the field of pharmaceutical preparations, 2-Octyldodecyl Myristate can be used as an excipient for drugs. For some lipid-soluble drugs, it can serve as a solvent or carrier to help the drugs dissolve better and be absorbed by the human body. For example, in some topical drug ointments, it can make the drugs adhere better to the surface of the skin and exert their efficacy.
Summary
2-Octyldodecyl Myristate 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.
Write your message here and send it to us
