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Octyl Dodecanol
AKA “2-Octyl-1-dodecanol, 5333-42-6, Octyldodecanol, 2-Octyldodecanol, 1-DODECANOL, 2-OCTYL-, 2-Octyldodecyl alcohol, NSC-2405, DTXSID3036288, 461N1O614Y”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Octyl dodecanol
AKA: 2-Octyl-1-dodecanol, 5333-42-6, Octyldodecanol, 2-Octyldodecanol, 1-DODECANOL, 2-OCTYL-, 2-Octyldodecyl alcohol, NSC-2405, DTXSID3036288, 461N1O614Y
Ingredient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Clean
structure in first source
Formula
C20H42O
Mol. Weight
298.50
CAS #
5333-42-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Softens & Smooths
Masks Odor
Adds Fragrance
Traditional Use
A synthetic emollient ester developed in the mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics and personal care products to improve skin feel, spreadability, and provide a non-greasy moisturizing effect.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR