Isopropyl Hydroxy Stearate

Isopropyl Hydroxy Stearate About

GINCOL IHS with the chemical name Isopropyl 12 Hydroxy Stearate is an Emollient used for Skin Care. GINCOL IHS also acts as a wetting agent and lubricant. Gincol IHS is used as a color enhancer in all kinds of cosmetic preparations, especially in color cosmetics.

Chemical formula    C21H42O3.
Molar mass            342.3130 dalton
Density          0.861 g/cm3
Boiling point           368.2C at 760mmHg

Technical Analysis

Specification        Typical Values
Colour (APHA)          white
CAS NO.              112-10-7
Solubility       0.15 mg/L at 20C (Frischmann, 2012).

Isopropyl hydroxystearate is a substance that contains isopropyl, which is a branched saturated hydrocarbon residue with three carbon atoms. Hydroxystearates are salts or esters of 12-hydroxystearic acid