A lightweight moisturizing oil that softens and conditions skin, leaving it smooth and hydrated without a greasy feel.
Formula
C41H76O8
Mol. Weight
697.00
CAS #
14450-05-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Synthetic
Synthetic. Derived from pentaerythritol and pelargonic acid (a nine-carbon fatty acid), both synthetic or petroleum-derived compounds. Synthesized through esterification reaction between pentaerythritol and pelargonic acid under catalytic conditions.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. Created in the modern cosmetics industry to provide non-occlusive hydration and smooth texture to skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
