Octyldodecyl Erucate
AKA “Pelemol EE, 2-octyldodecyl erucate, Erucic acid 2-octyldodecyl ester, D4N66T98C2, 2-Octyldodecanol cis-13-docosenoate, Octyldodecyl erucate [INCI], 88103-59-7, 13-Docosenoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, (13Z)-, RefChem:202404
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Octyldodecyl erucate
AKA: Pelemol EE, 2-octyldodecyl erucate, Erucic acid 2-octyldodecyl ester, D4N66T98C2, 2-Octyldodecanol cis-13-docosenoate, Octyldodecyl erucate [INCI], 88103-59-7, 13-Docosenoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, (13Z)-, RefChem:202404
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
13-Docosenoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Formula
C42H82O2
Mol. Weight
619.10
CAS #
88103-59-7
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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 erucic acid (found in rapeseed oil), developed in the 20th century to provide emollient and conditioning properties. No traditional use; created to improve texture and skin conditioning in cosmetics.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR