Diethylhexyl Sebacate

AKA “Di-n-octyl sebacate, Dioctyl sebacate, Dioctyl decanedioate, Decanedioic acid, dioctyl ester, Witamol 500, Sebacic acid, UNII-CG4EO6A0O2, EINECS 219-411-3, CG4EO6A0O2, DTXSID0047537”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Diethylhexyl sebacate

AKA: Di-n-octyl sebacate, Dioctyl sebacate, Dioctyl decanedioate, Decanedioic acid, Dioctyl ester, Witamol 500, Sebacic acid, UNII-CG4EO6A0O2, EINECS 219-411-3, CG4EO6A0O2, DTXSID0047537

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Occlusive

Solvent

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate

Formula

C26H50O4

Mol. Weight

426.70

CAS #

122-62-3

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

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 ester developed for cosmetics as a lightweight emollient and conditioning agent. Created to provide improved absorption and skin feel compared to heavier traditional oils.