Isodecyl Ethylhexanoate

AKA “Isodecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, EINECS 252-302-9, RefChem:149254, 8-METHYLNONYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, FRWDKHJGBUEADF-UHFFFAOYSA-N”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Isodecyl ethylhexanoate

AKA: Isodecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, EINECS 252-302-9, RefChem:149254, 8-METHYLNONYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, FRWDKHJGBUEADF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths skin while helping products glide on easily and feel silky without greasiness.

Formula

C18H36O2

Mol. Weight

284.50

CAS #

34962-91-9

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Synthesized from isodecanol and ethylhexanoic acid, both petroleum-derived organic compounds. Produced through esterification, where carboxylic acid reacts with alcohol under catalytic conditions.

Function

Skin Conditioning | Emollient

Benefits

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

Target

Dryness

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy Safe

Yes

EWG Score4

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Feb 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR