Isotridecyl isononanoate is a chemical compound, the ester resulting from the reaction of branched-chain tridecyl alcohol with the isononanoic acid.
The name describes the structure of the molecule:
- "Isotridecyl" indicates the presence of an isotridecyl alcohol group, which is a 13-carbon chain.
- "Isononanoate" indicates that the molecule is an ester of isononanoic acid, a fatty acid with a nine-carbon chain.
Isotridecyl Isononanoate is produced through a process of esterification, where isononanoic acid is reacted with isotridecyl alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst.
What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
Skin conditioning agent - Emollient. Emollients have the characteristic of enhancing the skin barrier through a source of exogenous lipids that adhere to the skin, improving barrier properties by filling gaps in intercorneocyte clusters to improve hydration while protecting against inflammation. In practice, they have the ability to create a barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss. Emollients are described as degreasing or refreshing additives that improve the lipid content of the upper layers of the skin by preventing degreasing and drying of the skin. The problem with emollients is that many have a strong lipophilic character and are identified as occlusive ingredients; they are oily and fatty materials that remain on the skin surface and reduce transepidermal water loss. In cosmetics, emollients and moisturisers are often considered synonymous with humectants and occlusives.
- Molecular Formula C22H44O2
- Molecular Weight 340.6 g/mol
- CAS: 42131-27-1, 59231-37-7
- UNII WEF51750MT
- EC Number 261-675-7
- Nikkaji J3.586.479B
