Octyldodecyl Octyldodecanoate
AKA “RefChem:856127, SCHEMBL297378, Dodecanoic acid, 2-octyl-, 2-octyldodecyl ester”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Octyldodecyl octyldodecanoate
AKA: RefChem:856127, SCHEMBL297378, Dodecanoic acid, 2-octyl-, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Dodecanoic acid, 2-octyl-, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Formula
C40H80O2
Mol. Weight
593.10
CAS #
182162-80-7
Form
Oil
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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 light, silky texture and improve moisturization in skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR