Arachidyl Propionate
AKA “Icosanyl propionate, 65591-14-2, 1-Eicosanol, propanoate, Eicosanyl propanoate, 1-propanoate, QV5DAH3MSB, EINECS 265-839-9, WAXENOL 801, 1-EICOSANYL PROPIONATE”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Arachidyl propionate
AKA: Icosanyl propionate, 65591-14-2, 1-Eicosanol, Propanoate, Eicosanyl propanoate, 1-propanoate, QV5DAH3MSB, EINECS 265-839-9, WAXENOL 801, 1-EICOSANYL PROPIONATE
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.
Formula
C23H46O2
Mol. Weight
354.60
CAS #
65591-14-2
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed as a modern cosmetic emollient with occlusive properties for skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Arachidyl Propionate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Arachidyl Propionate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Arachidyl Propionate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR