Types of Esters and their Benefits

Have you ever wonder where the sweet smell of perfumes is derived from? The presence of the smell of orange, apple, watermelon in lip balms, lipsticks and any other product is definitely not created by mixing that actual fruit in it. Then what is the chemical secret behind it? It's Ester. Ester is known for its distinct quality of creating a delightful smell in a certain product. There are derivatives of Ester for having different kinds of odor. 

Besides the odour, there are plenty of Isopropyl myristate uses as it is one of the highest in demand oleochemical. Naturally, Esters are found in fruits. Chemically, Esters are formulated by a reaction between an acid and an alcohol.  

Following are the types of Esters and their uses:

1. Glycerol Esters 

It is the best carrier for flavor. Therefore it is mostly used as a flavoring agent. It's fine odour and texture is helpful for transparent products. Because of its odour and colour, it is used in the cosmetic industry. 

• Glycerol Trioleate - It is used as a replacement for various natural oil and can be used as lubricant. 

• Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride - Mostly used as a food application because of its better spreading properties for bakeries coating and mould release.  

•  Methyl Esters - Used as lubricants in ink, paints and food contact.  

2. Ethylhexyl Esters 

Used in hand cream, lotion, night cream, baby cream, etc. It is the best solvent for vitamins and antibiotics. It's excellent colour and odour gives the best lubricity and low volatility. 

• Ethylhexyl Palmitate - Its is used as mineral oil replacement substance. 

• Ethylhexyl Stearate - It offers lubricity and low volatility. Hence used in textile fiber dressings, carrier in printing inks, etc.

• Ethylhexyl Oleate - It plays a vital role as a solvent for antibiotics and vitamins. 

 3. Isopropyl Esters 

Isopropyl myristate is used as an emollient for cosmetics and toiletries. Its distinct odor and color and special standards of fragrance makes it more useful in any cosmetic and personal care product. There are a plenty of Isopropyl myristate uses. Its quality of low molecular weight is highly beneficial for most of the products. 

There are other Isopropyl Esters like Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl laurate, Isopropyl Oleate which are known for their stability, low molecular weight and odor. They are used in ink industries and also as waterproofing agents. 

• Isopropyl Laurate 

This ester is used in various products like polymers, washing and cleaning products, cosmetics, dyes, textile, lubricants and greases.

• Isopropyl Oleate

Isopropyl Oleate is used in plant protection products and polishes and waxes.

Needless to say, Ester is a versatile oleochemical which is used in almost every product ranging from cosmetics to ink and toiletries. Esters are naturally found chemical which has given so much to mankind by its distinct qualities. Every product we choose, we smell it first, if the product smells good, it creates a clarification of good products in the customer's mind. On the other hand, if you do not use good quality Ester in your product then it fails to create satisfaction of consumers. 

Therefore, it is essential to add a pinch of good quality esters to your product and Pan Oleo Enterprise Private Limited is one of the best suppliers of all kinds of esters. We at Pan oleo supply customized esters as per the customer's demand.