Glycol Dibehenate
AKA “Ethylene glycol dibehenate, Docosanoic acid, 2-ethanediyl ester, DOCOSANOIC ACID, 2-ETHANEDIYL) ESTER, RefChem:663883, GLYCOL DIBEHENATE [INCI], Ethylene didocosanoate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Glycol dibehenate
AKA: Ethylene glycol dibehenate, Docosanoic acid, 2-ethanediyl ester, DOCOSANOIC ACID, 2-ETHANEDIYL) ESTER, RefChem:663883, GLYCOL DIBEHENATE [INCI], Ethylene didocosanoate
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that smooths skin and hair while helping products maintain their texture and opacity. Leaves a soft, non-greasy feel.
Formula
C46H90O4
Mol. Weight
707.20
CAS #
79416-55-0, 344-64-8
Form
Powder
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Functions
Opacifying
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic glycol ester. Used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, created to provide consistent texture and spreadability in creams and lotions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR