Jojoba alcohol
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Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Jojoba alcohol is the alcohol fraction obtained by the saponification of jojoba oil from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis.[1] Jojoba alcohol is commonly used in cosmetic formulations.[1]
Chemical constituents[]
Jojoba alcohol is a mixture of both saturated and unsaturated long chain alcohols of between 16 and 26 carbons in chain length, including:[1]
- C16:0 Hexadecanol
- C17:1
- C18:0 Octadecanol
- C18:1 cis-9-Octadecenol
- C18:1
- C20:0 Eicosanol
- C20:1
- C21:1
- C22:0 Docosanol
- C22:1
- C24:1
- C26:0 Hexacosanol
Physical properties[]
Jojoba alcohol is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Glossary". International Jojoba Export Council. Archived from the original on 2006-07-20.
Categories:
- Cosmetics chemicals
- Fatty alcohols