Behenyl Behenate

Behenyl Behenate

AKA “Docosyl docosanoate, Docosanoic acid, docosyl ester, docosanyl docosanoate, docosyl behenate, Pelemol BB, Starfol BB, UNII-K8NU647RJ0, K8NU647RJ0, EINECS 241-646-5”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Behenyl behenate

AKA: Docosyl docosanoate, Docosanoic acid, Docosyl ester, Docosanyl docosanoate, Docosyl behenate, Pelemol BB, Starfol BB, UNII-K8NU647RJ0, K8NU647RJ0, EINECS 241-646-5

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

C44H88O2

Mol. Weight

649.20

CAS #

17671-27-1

Form

Liquid

State

Other Solid; Dry Powder

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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

A modern synthetic ester created from behenic acid components, developed for cosmetics to provide emollient and texture-enhancing properties without traditional use background.