Dicetyl Adipate
AKA “dihexadecyl hexanedioate, Dihexadecyl adipate, 26720-21-8, Dipalmityl adipate, hexadecyl adipate, OE9MOD7T1Z, Hexanedioic acid, dihexadecyl ester, Di-n-hexadecyl adipate, EINECS 247-941-5”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dicetyl adipate
AKA: Dihexadecyl hexanedioate, Dihexadecyl adipate, 26720-21-8, Dipalmityl adipate, Hexadecyl adipate, OE9MOD7T1Z, Hexanedioic acid, Dihexadecyl ester, Di-n-hexadecyl adipate, EINECS 247-941-5
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Dihexadecyl adipate
Formula
C38H74O4
Mol. Weight
595.00
CAS #
26720-21-8
Form
Powder
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed as a stable, long-chain emollient for cosmetic formulations. Created to provide conditioning without the instability of natural waxes and oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR