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oleyl alcohol

American  
[oh-lee-il] / oʊˈli ɪl /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. an unsaturated, fatty alcohol, derived from oleic acid, C 1 8 H 3 6 O, used chiefly in organic synthesis.

Etymology

Origin of oleyl alcohol

First recorded in 1900–05; ole(um) + -yl

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“Steer clear of drying ingredients likes sulfates, bar soaps and certain alcohols. Look for sulfate-free cleansers and avoid ingredients such as SD Alcohol 40, Denatured Alcohol, Ethanol and Isopropyl Alcohol. Common alcohols that are okay to use on the skin include retinol, cetyl alcohol and oleyl alcohol,” Rouleau advised.

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