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stearyl stearate
Description
Stearyl stearate is an ester formed by the reaction of stearic acid with stearyl alcohol. It is a white, waxy solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Stearyl stearate is a common ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products, where it acts as an emollient, thickener, and lubricant. It is also used in pharmaceuticals as an excipient and in food as a release agent. Stearyl stearate is generally considered safe for use in these applications. The synthesis of stearyl stearate involves the esterification of stearic acid with stearyl alcohol in the presence of a catalyst, such as sulfuric acid. The reaction is typically carried out at elevated temperatures. Stearyl stearate has a variety of effects on the skin, including improving moisture retention, reducing skin friction, and providing a smooth and soft feel. Its importance lies in its ability to enhance the texture and feel of products, as well as its safety profile. Stearyl stearate is studied to understand its effects on the skin, to optimize its use in various applications, and to develop new and improved formulations. '
octadecyl stearate: found in psoriatic nail, but not in normal nails [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]
Cross-References
| ID Source | ID |
|---|
| PubMed CID | 17720 |
| SCHEMBL ID | 42773 |
| MeSH ID | M0523920 |
Synonyms (41)
| Synonym |
|---|
| octadecanoic acid, octadecyl ester |
| octadecyl octadecanoate |
| stearyl stearate, >=98.0% (gc) |
| octadecyl stearate |
| stearyl stearate |
| 2778-96-3 |
| stearic acid stearyl ester |
| stearic acid octadecyl ester |
| octadecanoic acid octadecyl ester |
| 5wx2egd0dk , |
| stearic acid, stearyl ester |
| octadecanoyic acid, octadecyl ester |
| einecs 220-476-5 |
| unii-5wx2egd0dk |
| we(18:0/18:0) |
| LMFA07010054 |
| octadecanyl octadecanoate |
| FT-0634483 |
| stearyl stearate [inci] |
| SCHEMBL42773 |
| DTXSID5062639 |
| hetester 412 |
| lexol ss |
| fe 78-18 |
| liponate ss |
| loxiol g 30 |
| stearic acid, octadecyl ester |
| cyclochem ss |
| ritachol ss |
| 1-octadecyl octadecanoate |
| emalex cc-18 |
| AKOS024438267 |
| mfcd00056225 |
| stearyl stearate, analytical standard |
| stearyl stearate, ~99% |
| J-016884 |
| E79230 |
| Q27262974 |
| BS-49287 |
| CS-0185669 |
| HY-W127437 |
Research Excerpts
Toxicity
| Excerpt | Reference | Relevance |
|---|
| " The Expert Panel concluded that stearyl heptanoate, stearyl caprylate, stearyl palmitate, stearyl stearate, stearyl behenate, and stearyl olivate are safe in the present practices of use and concentration." | ( Safety assessment of stearyl heptanoate and related stearyl alkanoates as used in cosmetics.
Andersen, FA; Belsito, DV; Bergfeld, WF; Fiume, MM; Hill, RA; Klaassen, CD; Liebler, D; Marks, JG; Shank, RC; Slaga, TJ; Snyder, PW, ) | 0.35 |
Occurs in Manufacturing (3 Product(s))
Product Categories
Products
| Product | Brand | Category | Compounds Matched from Ingredients | Date Retrieved |
|---|
| Daeng Gi Meo Ri Medicinal Herb Hair Color - Black -- 1 Kit | Daeng Gi Meo Ri | Beauty & Personal Care | butylene glycol, P-aminophenol, PCA, ceteth-20, cetyl alcohol, citronellol, dioleyl phosphate, behenyl alcohol, lauryl alcohol, disodium EDTA, ethanolamine, geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxycitronellal, butylphenyl methylpropional, limon- ene, linalool, myristic acid, myristyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, palmitic acid, palmitic acid, phenacetin, resorcinol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, stearyl stearate, threonine | 2024-11-29 10:47:42 |
| Daeng Gi Meo Ri Medicinal Herb Hair Color - Natural Brown -- 1 Kit | Daeng Gi Meo Ri | Beauty & Personal Care | butylene glycol, P-aminophenol, PCA, ceteth-20, cetyl alcohol, citronellol, dioleyl phosphate, behenyl alcohol, lauryl alcohol, disodium EDTA, ethanolamine, geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxycitronellal, butylphenyl methylpropional, limon- ene, linalool, myristic acid, myristyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, palmitic acid, palmitic acid, phenacetin, resorcinol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, stearyl stearate, threonine | 2024-11-29 10:47:42 |
Research
Studies (5)
| Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (20.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 3 (60.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (20.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |
Market Indicators
Research Demand Index: 37.58
According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
| Metric | This Compound (vs All) |
|---|
| Research Demand Index | 37.58 (24.57) | | Research Supply Index | 1.95 (2.92) | | Research Growth Index | 4.09 (4.65) | | Search Engine Demand Index | 47.86 (26.88) | | Search Engine Supply Index | 2.00 (0.95) |
| |
Study Types
| Publication Type | This drug (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|
| Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 1 (16.67%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 5 (83.33%) | 84.16% |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |