Glycol stearate

Not to be confused with glycerol monostearate.

Glycol stearate

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Names
IUPAC name 2-Hydroxyethyl octadecanoate
Other names Ethylene glycol monostearate; Glycol monostearate; Octadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester; 2-Hydroxyethyl stearate; Stearic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester
Identifiers
CAS Number	111-60-4 Y
ChemSpider	23148 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
KEGG	D01542 Y
UNII	0324G66D0E Y
InChI InChI=1S/C20H40O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-20(22)23-19-18-21/h21H,2-19H2,1H3 Y Key: RFVNOJDQRGSOEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C20H40O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-20(22)23-19-18-21/h21H,2-19H2,1H3 Key: RFVNOJDQRGSOEL-UHFFFAOYAH
SMILES O=C(OCCO)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C20H40O3
Molar mass	328.54 g·mol−1
Melting point	55 to 60 °C (131 to 140 °F; 328 to 333 K)
Boiling point	>400 °C
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Glycol stearate (glycol monostearate or ethylene glycol monostearate) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₂₀H₄₀O₃. It is the ester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol. It is used as an ingredient in many types of personal care products and cosmetics including shampoos, hair conditioners, and skin lotions.

See also

• Glycol distearate