Isohexyl Laurate
AKA “Dodecanoic acid, 1-methylpentyl ester, 55194-05-3, EINECS 259-520-3, DTXSID00886129, RefChem:590222, DTXCID601025471, hexan-2-yl dodecanoate, sec-Hexyl laurate, SCHEMBL1487489, HKJSIRGFHAJVGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Isohexyl laurate
AKA: Dodecanoic acid, 1-methylpentyl ester, 55194-05-3, EINECS 259-520-3, DTXSID00886129, RefChem:590222, DTXCID601025471, Hexan-2-yl dodecanoate, Sec-Hexyl laurate, SCHEMBL1487489, HKJSIRGFHAJVGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Sec-hexyl laurate
Formula
C18H36O2
Mol. Weight
284.50
CAS #
55194-05-3
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 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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR