Isopropyl Arachidate
AKA “RefChem:792155, Isopropyl icosanoate, propan-2-yl icosanoate, Eicosanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester, isopropyl eyster, 1-Methylethyl eicosanoate”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Isopropyl arachidate
AKA: RefChem:792155, Isopropyl icosanoate, Propan-2-yl icosanoate, Eicosanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester, Isopropyl eyster, 1-Methylethyl eicosanoate
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths skin while helping your product glide on effortlessly. Keeps skin feeling nourished without heaviness.
Formula
C23H46O2
Mol. Weight
354.60
CAS #
26718-90-1
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from arachidic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and isopropyl alcohol through esterification synthesis. Produced by chemically combining arachidic acid with isopropanol under catalytic conditions to form the ester.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR