Dihydrophytosteryl Octyldecanoate
AKA “Nikkol DPIS, UNII-T55ULQ060E, T55ULQ060E, 206659-84-9, Stigmastan-3-ol, 2-octyldecanoate, (3beta, 5beta)-, DTXSID50174705, STIGMASTAN-3-OL, 2-OCTYLDECANOATE, (3.BETA., 5.BETA.)-, RefChem:133913, DTXCID2097196
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dihydrophytosteryl octyldecanoate
AKA: Nikkol DPIS, UNII-T55ULQ060E, T55ULQ060E, 206659-84-9, Stigmastan-3-ol, 2-octyldecanoate, (3beta, 5beta)-, DTXSID50174705, STIGMASTAN-3-OL, 2-OCTYLDECANOATE, (3.BETA., 5.BETA.)-, RefChem:133913, DTXCID2097196
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Sigmastan-3-ol (3-beta)-, 2-octyldecanoate
Formula
C47H86O2
Mol. Weight
683.20
CAS #
206659-84-9
Form
Oil
See origin →
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
Synthetic phytosterol ester designed for modern skincare formulations. Created to provide plant-derived benefits with improved stability and absorption.
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