Isopropyl Behenate

Isopropyl Behenate

AKA “Docosanoic acid, isopropyl ester, Isopropyl docosanoate, 26718-95-6, 1-Methylethyl docosanoate, 1BWO0L9BHI, 1-methylethyl ester, DTXSID80181220, RefChem:1087673, DTXCID90103711”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Isopropyl behenate

AKA: Docosanoic acid, Isopropyl ester, Isopropyl docosanoate, 26718-95-6, 1-Methylethyl docosanoate, 1BWO0L9BHI, 1-methylethyl ester, DTXSID80181220, RefChem:1087673, DTXCID90103711

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

C25H50O2

Mol. Weight

382.70

CAS #

26718-95-6

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

A synthetic long-chain ester developed as an emollient and conditioning agent in cosmetics. Designed to provide superior moisturizing and skin-softening properties in skincare products.