Octacosanyl Glycol
AKA “Octacosane-1, 2-diol, 1, 2-Octacosanediol, UNII-D573UZO39L, D573UZO39L, EINECS 306-603-8, 2-dihydroxyoctacosane, CHEBI:84961, DTXSID50913974, RefChem:72111”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Octacosanyl glycol
AKA: Octacosane-1, 2-diol, 1, 2-Octacosanediol, UNII-D573UZO39L, D573UZO39L, EINECS 306-603-8, 2-dihydroxyoctacosane, CHEBI:84961, DTXSID50913974, RefChem:72111
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
1,2-octacosanediol is a glycol that is octacosane bearing two hydroxy substituents located at positions 1 and 2. It is functionally related to an octacosane.
Formula
C28H58O2
Mol. Weight
426.80
CAS #
97338-11-9
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Functions
Light Stabilizer
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 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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR