Glycol distearate

Glycol distearate

Names
IUPAC name 1,2-Ethanediyl dioctadecanoate
Other names Ethylene glycol distearate; Ethylene distearate; Ethylene glycol dioctadecanoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	627-83-8 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	55120
ECHA InfoCard	100.010.014
PubChem CID	61174
InChI InChI=1S/C38H74O4/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-37(39)41-35-36-42-38(40)34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-36H2,1-2H3 Key: FPVVYTCTZKCSOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C38H74O4/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-37(39)41-35-36-42-38(40)34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-36H2,1-2H3 Key: FPVVYTCTZKCSOJ-UHFFFAOYAD
SMILES O=C(OCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C38H74O4
Molar mass	595.01 g·mol−1
Appearance	White Flake
Melting point	65 to 73 °C (149 to 163 °F; 338 to 346 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Hazards
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose)	4,700 mg/kg (rat)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Glycol distearate is a chemical compound used as an emollient in cosmetics and other consumer products. It is the diester of ethylene glycol and stearic acid. It also produces pearlescent effects in cosmetics, like bath gel.