Description
§184.1328(a) Glyceryl behenate is a mixture of glyceryl esters of
behenic acid made from glycerin and behenic acid (a saturated C22 fatty acid). The mixture contains predominantly glyceryl dibehenate.
Chemical Properties
Off-white powder. Tasteless.
Uses
glyceryl behenate is derived from the glycerides of coconut fatty acids. It acts as an emollient, lubricant, and/or emulsifier in a cosmetic preparation.
Uses
Glyceryl Behenate is used as a carrier in lipid-based colloidal drug delivery system.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-behenoylglycerol is a fatty acid ester resulting from the formal condensation of the hydroxy group at position-1 of glycerol with the carboxy group of docosanoic acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a 1-monoglyceride and a fatty acid ester. It is functionally related to a glycerol and a docosanoic acid.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
