Isodecyl Ethylhexanoate
AKA “Isodecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 34962-91-9, EINECS 252-302-9, RefChem:149254, 252-302-9, 8-METHYLNONYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, SCHEMBL1358944, DTXSID30956420, FRWDKHJGBUEADF-UHFFFAOYSA-N”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Isodecyl ethylhexanoate
AKA: Isodecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 34962-91-9, EINECS 252-302-9, RefChem:149254, 252-302-9, 8-METHYLNONYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, SCHEMBL1358944, DTXSID30956420, FRWDKHJGBUEADF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Isodecyl Ethylhexanoate...
Formula
C18H36O2
Mol. Weight
284.50
CAS #
34962-91-9
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 created in the cosmetics industry as a light emollient and solvent to improve product texture and skin feel in modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR