Dibutyloctyl Sebacate
AKA “UW3PE5833F, UNII-UW3PE5833F, 184706-97-6, DS-1220, Decanedioic acid, bis(2-butyloctyl) ester, DECANEDIOIC ACID, 1, 10-BIS(2-BUTYLOCTYL) ESTER, RefChem:132963, DIBUTYLOCTYL SEBACATE [INCI], (+-)-DECANEDIOIC ACID, BIS(2-BUTYLOCTYL) ESTER
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dibutyloctyl sebacate
AKA: UW3PE5833F, UNII-UW3PE5833F, 184706-97-6, DS-1220, Decanedioic acid, Bis(2-butyloctyl) ester, DECANEDIOIC ACID, 1, 10-BIS(2-BUTYLOCTYL) ESTER, RefChem:132963, DIBUTYLOCTYL SEBACATE [INCI], (+-)-DECANEDIOIC ACID, BIS(2-BUTYLOCTYL) ESTER
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Decanedioic Acid, Bis(2-Butyloctyl)Ester
Formula
C34H66O4
Mol. Weight
538.90
CAS #
184706-97-6
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.
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
Synthetic branched ester developed for premium cosmetic formulations in late 20th century. Functions as a conditioning agent with a light, non-greasy sensory profile.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR