Coconut Oil Decyl Esters is a complex mixture formed from the transesterification of Decyl Alcohol and Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning ⚠ Allergen Alert (Tree Nut): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
212335-59-6
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Member of the Arecaceae (Palm) family, native to Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and India. Cold-pressed from the coconut nut to obtain the base oil. Further processed through transesterification with decyl alcohol via chemical esterification to create the ester.
Plant Source
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Nut
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic esters created from coconut oil in the 20th century as lightweight emollients designed to provide skin conditioning benefits without greasiness.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer