Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether
AKA “Cetyl 1, 3-dimethylbutyl ether, ASE 166K, UNII-7LAB1GXG9G, 3-Dimethylbutyl hexadecyl ether, Hexadecane, RefChem:124710, (+-)-CETYL DIMETHYLBUTYL ETHER”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cetyl dimethylbutyl ether
AKA: Cetyl 1, 3-dimethylbutyl ether, ASE 166K, UNII-7LAB1GXG9G, 3-Dimethylbutyl hexadecyl ether, Hexadecane, RefChem:124710, (+-)-CETYL DIMETHYLBUTYL ETHER
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer that softens and conditions skin without leaving a greasy residue.
Formula
C22H46O
Mol. Weight
326.60
CAS #
185143-68-4
Form
Oil
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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 ether developed in the 20th century for use as a solvent and conditioning agent in cosmetics. Created to improve product texture and spreadability in modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR