Ethylhexyl Isopalmitate

AKA “2-Ethylhexyl isohexadecanoate, E1RR6O4O9S, Isohexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, RefChem:86988, ETHYLHEXYL ISOPALMITATE [INCI], 299-112-2, 93843-32-4, EINECS 299-112-2, UNII-E1RR6O4O9S”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Ethylhexyl isopalmitate

AKA: 2-Ethylhexyl isohexadecanoate, E1RR6O4O9S, Isohexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, RefChem:86988, ETHYLHEXYL ISOPALMITATE [INCI], 299-112-2, 93843-32-4, EINECS 299-112-2, UNII-E1RR6O4O9S

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Formula

C24H48O2

Mol. Weight

368.60

CAS #

93843-32-4

Form

Liquid

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Functions

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

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic ester designed to replace natural plant oils in cosmetics. Created to provide improved stability, spreadability, and texture compared to traditional botanical oils.