Glycols & Polyols Available to Source

Ethylene Glycol Distearate

EG / MEG
CAS 627-83-8 · MF C38H74O4 · MW 595.0 g/mol

Used primarily for pearlizing effect in shampoos and bath products. Functions as a viscosity modifier and opacifier in surfactant systems.

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CAS Number
627-83-8
Molecular Formula
C38H74O4
Molecular Weight
595.0 g/mol
Material Family
Glycols & Polyols
Physical Properties
melting_point
79 u00b0C
Chemical Identity
CAS Number627-83-8
IUPAC Name2-octadecanoyloxyethyl octadecanoate
InChI KeyFPVVYTCTZKCSOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 61174
INCI NameGLYCOL DISTEARATE
Synonyms & Trade Names
Ethylene glycol distearate Glycol distearate Ethylene distearate OCTADECANOIC ACID, 1,2-ETHANEDIYL ESTER Genapol PMs Secoster DMS Alkamuls EGDS Kemester EGDS Lexemul EGDS McAlester EGDS Kessco EGDS Mapeg EGDS Glycol distearate [USAN] Lipo EGDS Rita EDGS
Full Description

Used primarily for pearlizing effect in shampoos and bath products. Functions as a viscosity modifier and opacifier in surfactant systems.