Diisocetyl Dodecanedioate
AKA “131252-83-0, UNII-1116DS0SNT, 1116DS0SNT, Dodecanedioic acid, diisohexadecyl ester, 1, 12-diisohexadecyl ester, RefChem:134043, DIISOCETYL DODECANEDIOATE [INCI], bis(14-methylpentadecyl) dodecanedioate, SCHEMBL631158”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Diisocetyl dodecanedioate
AKA: 131252-83-0, UNII-1116DS0SNT, 1116DS0SNT, Dodecanedioic acid, Diisohexadecyl ester, 1, 12-diisohexadecyl ester, RefChem:134043, DIISOCETYL DODECANEDIOATE [INCI], Bis(14-methylpentadecyl) dodecanedioate, SCHEMBL631158
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Dodecanedioic acid, diisohexadecyl ester
Formula
C44H86O4
Mol. Weight
679.10
CAS #
131252-83-0
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester created for premium cosmetic conditioning. Formulated to provide superior skin feel and moisturization.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Diisocetyl Dodecanedioate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Dodecanedioic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Antitumor efficacy of poly(dimer acid-dodecanedioic acid) copolymer in mice bearing Sarcoma-180 tumor.
Guo WX, Shi Z, Zeng FB, Liang K, Chen XH et al.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine, 2007
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR