2-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid is a long-chain fatty acid that is stearic (octadecanoic) acid substituted at position 2 by a hydroxy group.
Definition
2-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid is a long-chain fatty acid that is stearic (octadecanoic) acid substituted at position 2 by a hydroxy group. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a 2-hydroxy fatty acid and a hydroxyoctadecanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate.
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US FDA substance register · UNII 99EP4WX42O · registered name 2-HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID · single chemical substance
2-Hydroxystearic Acid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Cosmetic roles
Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGProtects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTINGSkin conditioning not covered aboveSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUSSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
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Names & identifiers
2-HYDROXYSTEARIC ACIDINCI2-하이드록시스테아릭애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 629-22-1
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 688-468-8
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID70415248
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID30964045
- IUPAC
- 2-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
- Molecular formula
- C18H36O3
- Molecular weight
- 300.483 g/mol