Diethylhexyl Malate
AKA “Bis(2-ethylhexyl) malate, EINECS 260-070-5, NSC 68868, RefChem:568737, 260-070-5, 56235-92-8, bis(2-ethylhexyl) 2-hydroxybutanedioate, NSC68868, bis(2-ethylhexyl)malate, NCIOpen2_009931
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Diethylhexyl malate
AKA: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) malate, EINECS 260-070-5, NSC 68868, RefChem:568737, 260-070-5, 56235-92-8, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) 2-hydroxybutanedioate, NSC68868, Bis(2-ethylhexyl)malate, NCIOpen2_009931
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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Formula
C20H38O5
Mol. Weight
358.50
CAS #
56235-92-8
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
Modern synthetic compound developed for cosmetic use as a conditioning and emollient ingredient. Designed to improve skin feel and product spreadability.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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