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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
AKA “Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl octanoate, HEXANOIC ACID, HEXADECYL ESTER, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, EINECS 261-619-1”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cetyl ethylhexanoate
AKA: Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl octanoate, HEXANOIC ACID, HEXADECYL ESTER, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, EINECS 261-619-1
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer that softens and smooths skin, helping it feel supple and comfortable throughout the day.
Effective at 38.9%
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
59130-69-7
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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 light, non-greasy conditioning agent. Designed for cosmetic formulations requiring enhanced spreadability and skin conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.5%
77.3%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 13-27 | 1-22 | 0.5-77.3
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR