Use of branched-chain isooctanoic esters as constituent of cosmetic compositions

摘要

The mixture of esters of the formula A, which is obtained from "isooctanoic acid" (mixture of methyl-branched C8 acids) and branched-chain alcohols (C8-C18), is in each case a liquid wax and can be advantageously used as constituent of cosmetic compositions. <IMAGE> R<a>CH alternatively on C-2, C-3 or C-4 R<b>CH alternatively on C-5 or C-6 or C-6 + C-6 R<1>,R<2>,R<3>,R<4> = H, Me, Et m+n+o = 4-14i