Cetyl Ricinoleate
AKA “Ricinoleic acid, hexadecyl ester, UNII-1P677500YD, JEECHEM CER, TEGOSOFT CR, CETINOL R, EINECS 233-864-4, AEC CETYL RICINOLEATE”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Cetyl ricinoleate
AKA: Ricinoleic acid, Hexadecyl ester, UNII-1P677500YD, JEECHEM CER, TEGOSOFT CR, CETINOL R, EINECS 233-864-4, AEC CETYL RICINOLEATE
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent derived from castor oil that softens and smooths skin while helping products feel silky and luxurious on application.
Formula
C34H66O3
Mol. Weight
522.90
CAS #
10401-55-5
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from castor oil through chemical modification of its ricinoleic acid component. Synthesized by esterifying ricinoleic acid with cetyl alcohol through catalytic processes.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A naturally-derived emollient created by esterifying cetyl alcohol with ricinoleic acid from castor oil. Developed in the 20th century as an alternative to pure plant oils for more stable cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 15.2% in leave-on products (4 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 623).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR