Oleyl Arachidate
AKA “Octadec-9-enyl icosanoate, 156952-79-3, DTXSID10275863, 22393-96-0, RefChem:202395, DTXCID60227231, octadec-9-en-1-yl icosanoate”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Oleyl arachidate
AKA: Octadec-9-enyl icosanoate, 156952-79-3, DTXSID10275863, 22393-96-0, RefChem:202395, DTXCID60227231, Octadec-9-en-1-yl icosanoate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
9-(Z)-Octadecenyl eicosanoate
Formula
C38H74O2
Mol. Weight
563.00
CAS #
22393-96-0
Form
Wax
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
Developed as a synthetic ester in the 20th century combining oleyl alcohol with arachidic acid. Created to serve as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR