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BATYL ALCOHOL

Batilol is an alkylglycerol that is glycerol in which one of the primary hydroxy groups has been converted into the corresponding octadecyl ether.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 7 list it before the 1% line and 3 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

10 of 10 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

Batilol is an alkylglycerol that is glycerol in which one of the primary hydroxy groups has been converted into the corresponding octadecyl ether. It is used in cosmetics as a stabilising ingredient and skin-conditioning agent.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 39YR661C4U · registered name BATILOL · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Makes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glyceryl Ethers as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name バチルアルコール: 本品は、グリセリン(*)とステアリルアルコール(*)のモノエーテルであり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

BATYL ALCOHOLINCI바틸알코올Korean label name (MFDS standard)3-(Octadecyloxy) 1,2 propanediolSynonymバチルアルコールJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
544-62-7
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
208-874-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID0047799
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID508956
IUPAC
3-(Octadecyloxy)propane-1,2-diol
Molecular formula
C21H44O3
Molecular weight
344.58 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Glistening solid, [Merck Index] White powder, [MSDSonline]

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 8 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner4
  • Emulsifier2
  • Stabilizing agent1
  • Humectant1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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