50486-18-5

Usage

Molecular structure

A 16-carbon chain with a methyl group, a hydroxyl group on the second and third carbon, and a propyl group attached to the hydroxyl group.

Usage in cosmetics

Often used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in various cosmetic and personal care products.

Health benefits

Can be found in dietary supplements and pharmaceutical formulations due to its potential health benefits.

Food industry applications

May have applications as a flavoring agent or as a component in food packaging materials.

Diverse uses

Has diverse industrial and commercial uses due to its beneficial properties.

InChI:InChI=1/C21H42O4/c1-19(2)15-13-11-9-7-5-3-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-21(24)25-18-20(23)17-22/h19-20,22-23H,3-18H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 2724-58-5 16-methylheptadecanoic acid 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Pharmaceutical compositions for transdermal administration of anti-inflammatory agents

The invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition for transdermal administration comprising: a polymeric release matrix capable of forming a soft film after drying, selected among cellulose polymers or copolymers, said matrix being present at a concentration not exceeding 6% of the composition weight; an active principle selected among the group of non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents comprising at least a metal carboxylic or carboxitate group; a transcutaneous absorption promoter of the active principle; water; and at least a physiologically acceptable non-aqueous solvent capable of dissolving the release matrix, the active principle and transcutaneous absorption promoter and to be rapidly eliminated by evaporation in contact with the skin.

Cosmetic stick

A water in oil emulsion lipstick composition comprising oil, water, and a polymeric thickening/gelling agent for increasing the viscosity of the aqueous phase, the polymeric thickening/gelling agent comprising a thickening biopolymer, a thickening synthetic biopolymer, a heat setting biopolymer, a cool setting biopolymer, and a chemical setting biopolymer, or mixtures thereof.

Blends of lanolin wax and esters of aliphatic polyols and fatty acids

Blends of the hard wax fraction obtained from the fractionation of lanolin and an ester derived from an aliphatic polyol or ether polyol and fatty acid are suitable substitutes for U.S.P. anhydrous lanolin and can be substituted therefore in cosmetic formulations (creams, lotions, etc.) without detracting from the properties of the system.