18-methyl Eicosanoic acid is a main component of the outer layer of the epicuticle of human hair and endows hydrophobicity to the outer hair surface. It is used as an additive to hair cosmetics due to its desirable conditioning effects.
18-methyl Eicosanoic acid is a main component of the outer layer of the epicuticle of human hair and endows hydrophobicity to the outer hair surface. It is used as an additive to hair cosmetics due to its desirable conditioning effects.
ChEBI: A methyl-branched fatty acid that is arachidic acid substituted by a methyl group at position 18.
