Cetearyl Octanoate

Cetearyl Octanoate

AKA “Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, cetyl ethylhexanoate, HEXANOIC ACID, HEXADECYL ESTER, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, EINECS 261-619-1”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Cetearyl octanoate

AKA: Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, HEXANOIC ACID, HEXADECYL ESTER, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, EINECS 261-619-1

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate... Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Formula

C24H48O2

Mol. Weight

368.60

CAS #

59130-69-7

Form

Oil

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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.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Antimicrobial

Strengthens Barrier

Hydrates and nourishes skin

Creates protective moisture barrier

Softens and conditions skin

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester combining cetyl and stearyl alcohols with caprylic acid. Developed as a light, non-greasy emollient for cosmetics and personal care products.