Isotridecyl Salicylate
AKA “RefChem:792426, 11-Methyldodecyl salicylate, 94110-04-0, EINECS 302-543-1, 11-methyldodecyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, SCHEMBL5173416, SCHEMBL29532488, DTXSID90240635, GJXOYLAGGXLISX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Isotridecyl salicylate
AKA: RefChem:792426, 11-Methyldodecyl salicylate, 94110-04-0, EINECS 302-543-1, 11-methyldodecyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, SCHEMBL5173416, SCHEMBL29532488, DTXSID90240635, GJXOYLAGGXLISX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Skin Conditioning · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy, reaction products with isotridecanol
Formula
C20H32O3
Mol. Weight
320.50
CAS #
1863871-63-9
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining isotridecyl alcohol with salicylic acid, developed as a cosmetic emollient with mild exfoliating potential. Created to provide conditioning while supporting skin clarity in modern formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR