SORBITAN OLEATE
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 1338-43-8
EINECS / EC 215-665-4
CosIng Ref 38181
Chemical Name [(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] (Z)-octadec-9-enoate
IUPAC Name —
Formula C24H44O6
Mol. Weight 428.6 g/mol
SMILES CCCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(C1C(C(CO1)O)O)O
InChIKey NWGKJDSIEKMTRX-AAZCQSIUSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Comedogenic Rating: 3/5
Moderate risk — may clog pores for some
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✕ Avoid
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
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