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Shea butter oleyl esters refers to transesterified shea butter with "oleyl esters", various ester compounds of oleyl alcohol.
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Transesterification is a chemical reaction in which one ester is converted into another. In transesterification, the alcohol residue of an ester is replaced by another alcohol residue.
Shea butter oleyl esters are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a skin caring substance.
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