C4-5 Isoalkyl Cocoate
AKA “Isoalkyl Cocoate, Coconut Oil Ester”
Emollient
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Ingredient Facts
C4-5 isoalkyl cocoate
AKA: Coconut Oil Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
C4-5 Isoalkyl Cocoate is the ester of a branched, saturated fatty alcohol containing 4 to 5 carbons, with Coconut Acid
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.
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR