Hexacosyl Glycol
AKA “1, 2-Hexacosanediol, 97338-12-0, ULV0C76D5H, EINECS 306-604-3, 2-dihydroxyhexacosane, CHEBI:84960, DTXSID90913973, RefChem:412070, HEXACOSYL GLYCOL [INCI]”
Humectant
Ingredient Facts
Hexacosyl glycol
AKA: 1, 2-Hexacosanediol, 97338-12-0, ULV0C76D5H, EINECS 306-604-3, 2-dihydroxyhexacosane, CHEBI:84960, DTXSID90913973, RefChem:412070, HEXACOSYL GLYCOL [INCI]
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
1,2-hexacosanediol is a glycol that is hexacosane bearing two hydroxy substituents located at positions 1 and 2. It is functionally related to a hexacosane.
Formula
C26H54O2
Mol. Weight
398.70
CAS #
97338-12-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound developed in the late 20th century as a humectant and conditioning agent. This ingredient was created to improve hydration and skin-feel in modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR