Isopropyl Arachidate

AKA “RefChem:792155, Isopropyl icosanoate, 26718-90-1, propan-2-yl icosanoate, Eicosanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester, isopropyl eyster, 1-Methylethyl eicosanoate, EINECS 247-919-5”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Isopropyl arachidate

AKA: RefChem:792155, Isopropyl icosanoate, 26718-90-1, Propan-2-yl icosanoate, Eicosanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester, Isopropyl eyster, 1-Methylethyl eicosanoate, EINECS 247-919-5

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Formula

C23H46O2

Mol. Weight

354.60

CAS #

26718-90-1

Form

Oil

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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

A synthetic ester developed as a lightweight emollient and conditioning agent in modern cosmetics. Designed to provide moisturizing benefits without a heavy or greasy feel.