Isopropyl Avocadate
AKA “Isopropyl Avocadate, Avocado Oil Ester
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Isopropyl avocadate
AKA: Avocado Oil Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Fatty acids, avocado-oil, iso-Pr esters
CAS #
90990-05-9
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 created to mimic the conditioning properties of natural avocado oil in cosmetics. Developed to provide stable, consistent moisturizing benefits in skincare formulations.
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR