Decyl Palmitate
AKA “decyl hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, decyl ester, UNII-SDD3SU9U0A, NSC 152078, EINECS 255-724-1, NSC-152078”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Decyl palmitate
AKA: Decyl hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, Decyl ester, UNII-SDD3SU9U0A, NSC 152078, EINECS 255-724-1, NSC-152078
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizing oil that softens and conditions skin, leaving it smooth and supple without a greasy feel.
Formula
C26H52O2
Mol. Weight
396.70
CAS #
42232-27-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A 20th-century synthetic ester created from decyl alcohol and palmitic acid. Developed to provide emollient and texture-enhancing properties in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR