Diethylhexyl Succinate
AKA “Bis(2-ethylhexyl) succinate, Butanedioic acid, 1, 4-bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, Di-2-ethylhexyl succinate, 69W9UMG3P8, CRODAMOL OSU, DUB SDO, DTXSID60863057, BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL)BUTANEDIOATE”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Diethylhexyl succinate
AKA: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) succinate, Butanedioic acid, 1, 4-bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, Di-2-ethylhexyl succinate, 69W9UMG3P8, CRODAMOL OSU, DUB SDO, DTXSID60863057, BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL)BUTANEDIOATE
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) succinate
Formula
C20H38O4
Mol. Weight
342.50
CAS #
2915-57-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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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.
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
Modern synthetic conditioning agent created for cosmetic formulations to provide emollient properties and improved product texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR