Behenyl Isostearate
AKA “181496-25-3, DTXSID301021701, RefChem:561205, DTXCID201506687, SCHEMBL29365157”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Behenyl isostearate
AKA: 181496-25-3, DTXSID301021701, RefChem:561205, DTXCID201506687, SCHEMBL29365157
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Isostearic acid, docosyl ester
Formula
C40H80O2
Mol. Weight
593.10
CAS #
181496-25-3
Form
Liquid
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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 and isostearic acids for cosmetic formulations to provide conditioning and texture benefits without traditional precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR