Lauryl Ethylhexanoate

AKA “Dodecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 56078-38-7, TWG03U2EDV, DTXSID90866531, RefChem:1083962, DTXCID80814809, 259-982-6, Lauryl 2-ethylhexanoate, Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, dodecyl ester”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Lauryl ethylhexanoate

AKA: Dodecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 56078-38-7, TWG03U2EDV, DTXSID90866531, RefChem:1083962, DTXCID80814809, 259-982-6, Lauryl 2-ethylhexanoate, Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, Dodecyl ester

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Lauryl Ethylhexanoate...

Formula

C20H40O2

Mol. Weight

312.50

CAS #

56078-38-7

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

Synthetic ester combining lauryl alcohol with 2-ethylhexanoic acid, created as an emollient and lightweight conditioning agent in modern skincare formulations.