C4-5 Isoalkyl Cocoate

C4-5 Isoalkyl Cocoate

AKA “Isoalkyl Cocoate, Coconut Oil Ester”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

C4-5 isoalkyl cocoate

AKA: Coconut Oil Ester

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

C4-5 Isoalkyl Cocoate is the ester of a branched, saturated fatty alcohol containing 4 to 5 carbons, with Coconut Acid Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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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.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester derived from coconut oil fatty acids and branched-chain alcohols, developed as a stable alternative to natural coconut oil esters in cosmetic formulations.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Feb 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR