Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-Ethylhexyl stearate (CAS: 22047-49-0)?
Answer
2-Ethylhexyl stearate is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as a tablet lubricant, in the cosmetic industry as an emollient, and in the food industry as an emulsifier. It also serves as a plasticizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and as an anti-foaming agent in various applications.
About
CAS No
22047-49-0
English Name
2-Ethylhexyl stearate
Molecular Formula
C26H52O2
Molecular Weight
396.7 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(OCC(CC)CCCC)=O
InChIKey
OPJWPPVYCOPDCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-04 23:41
