Octyldodecyl Behenate

AKA “Docosanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, Pelemol 2022, Dermol 2022, 2-Octyldodecyl behenate, BZM9WE5P6F, UNII-BZM9WE5P6F, Octyldodecyl behenate [INCI], RefChem:167912, 125804-08-2”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Octyldodecyl behenate

AKA: Docosanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, Pelemol 2022, Dermol 2022, 2-Octyldodecyl behenate, BZM9WE5P6F, UNII-BZM9WE5P6F, Octyldodecyl behenate [INCI], RefChem:167912, 125804-08-2

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Docosanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester

Formula

C42H84O2

Mol. Weight

621.10

CAS #

125804-08-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

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

Modern synthetic ester derived from behenic acid (found in seeds and nuts), developed in the 20th century to provide emollient and conditioning properties in cosmetics. No traditional use as a standalone ingredient.