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C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
AKA “Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, 2-Ethylhexanoate Ester”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
C14-18 alkyl ethylhexanoate
AKA: 2-Ethylhexanoate Ester
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
C14-18-Alkyl 2-ethylhexanoate Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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 created in the 20th century as a lightweight emollient and solvent for cosmetic formulations. Designed to provide silky texture without the weight of natural oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Safety Assessment of Alkyl Ethylhexanoates as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
C14-18 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Safety Assessment of Alkyl Ethylhexanoates as Used in Cosmetics.
Fiume M, Heldreth B, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2015
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR