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C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
AKA “C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Alkyl ethylhexanoate ester”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
C12-13 alkyl ethylhexanoate
AKA: Alkyl ethylhexanoate ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, C12-13-alkyl esters
CAS #
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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
Synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as a lightweight emollient and skin conditioning agent designed to replace heavier natural oils in cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR