found in hair lotion; causes dermatitis; structure given in first source
Formula
C11H23NO4
Mol. Weight
233.30
CAS #
667-83-4
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
This CAS number corresponds to a synthetic compound with limited historical significance outside of modern cosmetic chemistry. Developed as part of 20th-century ingredient innovation for specific cosmetic functions.