Dihexadecyl hydrogen phosphate is the dihexadecyl ester of phosphoric acid. Its chemical formula is C32H67O4P, and it has a molecular weight of 546.8 g/mol . This compound is characterized by its hydrophobic nature, with two long hydrocarbon chains linked to a negatively charged phosphate group in the polar head.
Dihexadecyl hydrogen phosphate is primarily used as an emulsifying agent in cosmetics. It can also participate in micelle formation and contribute to the stability of artificial membranes, including liposomes and niosomes for drug delivery .
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