Isohexyl Laurate

Isohexyl Laurate

AKA “Dodecanoic acid, 1-methylpentyl ester, EINECS 259-520-3, RefChem:590222, DTXCID601025471, hexan-2-yl dodecanoate, sec-Hexyl laurate, HKJSIRGFHAJVGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Isohexyl laurate

AKA: Dodecanoic acid, 1-methylpentyl ester, EINECS 259-520-3, RefChem:590222, DTXCID601025471, Hexan-2-yl dodecanoate, Sec-Hexyl laurate, HKJSIRGFHAJVGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight moisturizer that softens skin and helps products glide on smoothly. Creates a comfortable, non-greasy feel.

Formula

C18H36O2

Mol. Weight

284.50

CAS #

55194-05-3

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic ester combining isohexyl alcohol with lauric acid (from coconut and palm oils). Created to provide the emollient benefits of natural fatty acids in a stable, cosmetic-grade ingredient.