Cetearyl Octanoate

Cetearyl Octanoate

AKA “Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 59130-69-7, Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, cetyl ethylhexanoate, HEXANOIC ACID, 2-ETHYL-, HEXADECYL ESTER, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, EINECS 261-619-1, 90411-68-0, 134647WMX4”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Cetearyl octanoate

AKA: Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 59130-69-7, Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, HEXANOIC ACID, 2-ETHYL-, HEXADECYL ESTER, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, EINECS 261-619-1, 90411-68-0, 134647WMX4

Ingredient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not 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...

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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Moisturizing

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.