Isocetyl Ethylhexanoate

AKA “Pelemol ICO, 125804-19-5, Isocetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, UNII-96EJV50H0T, 96EJV50H0T, Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, isohexadecyl ester, RefChem:149147, ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [INCI], ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, (+-)”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Isocetyl ethylhexanoate

AKA: Pelemol ICO, 125804-19-5, Isocetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, UNII-96EJV50H0T, 96EJV50H0T, Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, Isohexadecyl ester, RefChem:149147, ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [INCI], (+-)

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, isohexadecyl ester

Effective at 38.9%

Formula

C24H48O2

Mol. Weight

368.60

CAS #

125804-19-5

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

Synthetic ester formulated as a cosmetic emollient in the late 20th century. Designed to provide a lightweight, non-greasy feel while conditioning the skin in modern cosmetic products.