Behenyl Isostearate
AKA “RefChem:561205, DTXCID201506687”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Behenyl isostearate
AKA: RefChem:561205, DTXCID201506687
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A natural plant-derived emollient that softens and smooths skin, leaving it feeling hydrated and supple without a greasy residue.
Formula
C40H80O2
Mol. Weight
593.10
CAS #
181496-25-3
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 modern synthetic ester created from behenic and isostearic acids for cosmetic formulations to provide conditioning and texture benefits without traditional precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR