Dibutyloctyl Malate
AKA “399551-19-0, 4-[(5-BUTYLDODECAN-5-YL)OXY]-3-HYDROXY-4-OXOBUTANOATE, 4-(5-butyldodecan-5-yloxy)-3-hydroxy-4-oxobutanoate, DTXSID80634549”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dibutyloctyl malate
AKA: 399551-19-0, 4-[(5-BUTYLDODECAN-5-YL)OXY]-3-HYDROXY-4-OXOBUTANOATE, 4-(5-butyldodecan-5-yloxy)-3-hydroxy-4-oxobutanoate, DTXSID80634549
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Butanedioic Acid, Hydroxy-,Bis(2-Butyloctyl)Ester
Formula
C20H37O5-
Mol. Weight
357.50
CAS #
399551-19-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Plasticiser
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester created for advanced cosmetic formulations. Designed to provide conditioning and light texture benefits in contemporary skincare and color cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR