Hexyldecyl Laurate

Hexyldecyl Laurate

AKA “2-Hexyldecyl laurate, 34362-27-1, UNII-0V595C1P6M, 0V595C1P6M, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester, EINECS 251-959-9, 2-HEXYL-1-DECYL LAURATE, LAURIC ACID, 2-HEXYLDECYL ESTER, RefChem:146365”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Hexyldecyl laurate

AKA: 2-Hexyldecyl laurate, 34362-27-1, UNII-0V595C1P6M, 0V595C1P6M, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester, EINECS 251-959-9, 2-HEXYL-1-DECYL LAURATE, LAURIC ACID, 2-HEXYLDECYL ESTER, RefChem:146365

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

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.

Effective at 3.6%

Formula

C28H56O2

Mol. Weight

424.70

CAS #

34362-27-1

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.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester developed as an emollient in cosmetics to improve skin feel and conditioning. Created to mimic natural skin lipids while maintaining stable formulations.