Isopropyl jojobate
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Isopropyl jojobate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and the acids derived from jojoba oil.[1] Isopropyl jojobate is commonly used in cosmetic formulations.
Chemical structure[edit]
Isopropyl jojobate is the isopropyl ester of the unfractionated saponification product of jojoba oil. It consists of a mixture of jojoba alcohols and the esters of isopropyl alcohol and jojoba acids. There are typically also unsaponified wax esters present in isopropyl jojobate.
Physical properties[edit]
Isopropyl jojobate is an odorless, pale amber liquid at room temperature. The viscosity of isopropyl jojobate is much lower than that of jojoba oil.
Uses[edit]
Isopropyl jojobate is often used in cosmetic formulations as a pigment wetting agent and emollient. It is often found in lipsticks, eye shadows, blushers, foundations, (especially stick foundations) and hair dyes.
References[edit]
- ^ "Waxes and Waxy substances, jojoba, iso-Pr esters". European Chemicals Agency.