Term Name: 2-hydroxyethyl octadecanoate
Synonyms: 2-hydroxyethyl octadecanoate, 2-hydroxyethyl stearate, Clindrol SEG, Emerest 2350, Empilan 2848, ethylene glycol monostearate, ethylene glycol stearate, glycol monostearate, glycol stearate, Ivorit, Lipo EGMS, Monthybase, Monthyle, octadecanoic acid 2-hydroxyethyl ester, octadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester, Parastarin, Prodhybas N, Prodhybase ethyl, S 151, Sedetol, stearic acid, monoester with ethylene glycol, USAF KE-11
Definition: An octadecanoate ester obtained by formal condensation between the carboxy group of octadecanoic (stearic) acid and one of the hydroxy groups of ethylene glycol. It is an ingredient in many personal care products and cosmetics.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:167626]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: long-chain primary fatty alcohol octadecanoate ester
has_functional_parent: ethylene glycol
has_role: emulsifier nonionic surfactant plasticiser