Behenyl Erucate
AKA “Docosyl 13-docosenoate, UNII-681898L9A8, EINECS 242-201-8, SCHERCEMOL BE ESTER, 13-Docosenoic acid, docosyl ester”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Behenyl erucate
AKA: Docosyl 13-docosenoate, UNII-681898L9A8, EINECS 242-201-8, SCHERCEMOL BE ESTER, 13-Docosenoic acid, Docosyl ester
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths skin, leaving it feeling supple and hydrated without a greasy residue.
Formula
C44H86O2
Mol. Weight
647.20
CAS #
18312-32-8
Form
Liquid
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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.
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
A synthetic ester combining behenic and erucic acids, developed in modern cosmetic science as an emollient with improved spreading properties and no historical traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR