C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
AKA “RefChem:787307, Hexanoic acid, C12-15-alkyl esters, Propyl 2-ethylhexanoate, N-PROPYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, NSC8234, NSC-8234”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
C12-15 alkyl ethylhexanoate
AKA: RefChem:787307, Hexanoic acid, C12-15-alkyl esters, Propyl 2-ethylhexanoate, N-PROPYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, NSC8234, NSC-8234
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight, silky emollient that softens and smooths skin while helping products glide on effortlessly.
Formula
C11H22O2
Mol. Weight
186.29
CAS #
90411-66-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century as an emollient and conditioning agent. Designed to replace natural plant oils with a more stable, lightweight ingredient that provides smooth skin feel and improved cosmetic texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR