Octacosanyl Glycol
AKA “Octacosane-1, 2-Octacosanediol, UNII-D573UZO39L, EINECS 306-603-8, 2-dihydroxyoctacosane, RefChem:72111”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Octacosanyl glycol
AKA: Octacosane-1, 2-Octacosanediol, UNII-D573UZO39L, EINECS 306-603-8, 2-dihydroxyoctacosane, RefChem:72111
Synthetic · Light Stabilizer | Skin Conditioning - Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that smooths and softens skin while helping protect the formula from light degradation.
Formula
C28H58O2
Mol. Weight
426.80
CAS #
97338-11-9
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Synthesized from long-chain fatty alcohols, typically derived from natural plant oils or petroleum sources. Produced through esterification or glycerylation of octacosanol with glycol compounds under catalytic conditions.
Function
Light Stabilizer | Skin Conditioning - Emollient
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic humectant combining octacosane (a long-chain alkane) with glycol. Developed to provide moisture-binding and skin-conditioning benefits in modern skincare formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR