Octyldodecyl Isostearate

AKA “Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, 93803-87-3, 2-Octyldodecyl isooctadecanoate, 2-octyldodecyl isostearate, EINECS 298-361-4, 9VT64134L0, HEST ODIS, EC 298-361-4, RefChem:856123”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Octyldodecyl isostearate

AKA: Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, 93803-87-3, 2-Octyldodecyl isooctadecanoate, 2-octyldodecyl isostearate, EINECS 298-361-4, 9VT64134L0, HEST ODIS, EC 298-361-4, RefChem:856123

Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

2-Octyldodecyl isooctadecanoate

Formula

C38H76O2

Mol. Weight

565.00

CAS #

93803-87-3

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as an emollient and solvent for cosmetic formulations. No traditional use; created to provide a light feel and improve absorption in skincare products.