Isopropyl Isostearate

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Isooctadecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester contains mainly isomers of isopropyl branched stearates. C₂₁H₄₂O₂ 326.56
Isooctadecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester [68171-33-5]

DEFINITION

Isopropyl Isostearate is obtained by esterification of isostearic acid, which is a mixture mainly of saturated branched 18 carbon-chain (C18) fatty acids and linear hexadecanoic (C16:0) and octadecanoic acids (C18:0), with isopropyl alcohol.

USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE

USP Isopropyl Isostearate RS
USP Isopropyl Myristate RS
USP Isopropyl Palmitate RS

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