Choleth-24
AKA “27321-96-6, 2-[[10, 13-dimethyl-17-(6-methylheptan-2-yl)-2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl]oxy]ethanol, 30788-35-3, SCHEMBL29355804, DTXSID20927104, 2-(Cholest-5-en-3-yloxy)ethanol, Cl-4494, NSC226875, AKOS024434643, NSC-226875
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Choleth-24
AKA: 27321-96-6, 2-[[10, 13-dimethyl-17-(6-methylheptan-2-yl)-2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl]oxy]ethanol, 30788-35-3, SCHEMBL29355804, DTXSID20927104, 2-(Cholest-5-en-3-yloxy)ethanol, Cl-4494, NSC226875, AKOS024434643, NSC-226875
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
(3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol, ethoxylated (24 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C29H50O2
Mol. Weight
430.70
CAS #
27321-96-6
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Brightens Skin
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound created by polyethoxylating cholesterol in the mid-20th century. Developed as an emulsifier and solubilizer to improve texture and stability in skincare formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR