Arachidyl Glycol
AKA “2-EICOSANEDIOL, 2-icosanediol, EINECS 254-647-0, UNII-L26F8X2O47, 2-dihydroxyicosane, 2-dihydroxyeicosane”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Arachidyl glycol
AKA: 2-EICOSANEDIOL, 2-icosanediol, EINECS 254-647-0, UNII-L26F8X2O47, 2-dihydroxyicosane, 2-dihydroxyeicosane
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight humectant that draws moisture into skin while helping the formula glide smoothly and maintain the perfect texture.
Formula
C20H42O2
Mol. Weight
314.50
CAS #
39825-93-9
Form
Powder
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Viscosity Controlling
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Moisturising
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic humectant created from arachidyl alcohol, used in modern cosmetics to improve skin hydration and product spreadability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR