Diethylhexyl Fumarate

AKA “Bis(2-ethylhexyl) fumarate, Di(2-ethylhexyl) fumarate, 2-Ethylhexyl fumarate, RC Comonomer DOF, EINECS 205-448-2, 2-Butenedioic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, FUMARIC ACID”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Diethylhexyl fumarate

AKA: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) fumarate, Di(2-ethylhexyl) fumarate, 2-Ethylhexyl fumarate, RC Comonomer DOF, EINECS 205-448-2, 2-Butenedioic acid, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, FUMARIC ACID

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight conditioning agent that smooths and softens skin, leaving it feeling hydrated and supple without a greasy residue.

Formula

C20H36O4

Mol. Weight

340.50

CAS #

141-02-6, 128111-61-5

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Contemporary synthetic ester used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Created to provide improved texture and moisture benefits in skincare formulations.