Tetradecyloctadecyl Hexyldecanoate
AKA “2-Tetradecyloctadecyl 2-hexyldecanoate, UNII-ST866B041L, ST866B041L, EINECS 301-189-5, MACKADERM TDH, DTXSID80916751, DECANOIC ACID, 2-HEXYL-, 2-TETRADECYLOCTADECYL ESTER, RefChem:89431, DTXCID701345711
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Tetradecyloctadecyl hexyldecanoate
AKA: 2-Tetradecyloctadecyl 2-hexyldecanoate, UNII-ST866B041L, ST866B041L, EINECS 301-189-5, MACKADERM TDH, DTXSID80916751, DECANOIC ACID, 2-HEXYL-, 2-TETRADECYLOCTADECYL ESTER, RefChem:89431, DTXCID701345711
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
2-Tetradecyloctadecyl 2-hexyldecanoate; Decanoic Acid, 2-Hexyl-, 2-Tetradecyloctadecyl Ester
Formula
C48H96O2
Mol. Weight
705.30
CAS #
93982-00-4
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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 conditioning agent developed for cosmetic formulations in the late 20th century. Designed to provide skin-conditioning and emollient benefits without traditional historical use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
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