Diethylhexyl Malate

Diethylhexyl Malate

AKA “Bis(2-ethylhexyl) malate, EINECS 260-070-5, NSC 68868, RefChem:568737, bis(2-ethylhexyl) 2-hydroxybutanedioate, NSC68868, bis(2-ethylhexyl)malate, NCIOpen2_009931”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Diethylhexyl malate

AKA: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) malate, EINECS 260-070-5, NSC 68868, RefChem:568737, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) 2-hydroxybutanedioate, NSC68868, Bis(2-ethylhexyl)malate, NCIOpen2_009931

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Solvent

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight moisturizer that softens and smooths skin while helping other ingredients blend seamlessly into the formula.

Formula

C20H38O5

Mol. Weight

358.50

CAS #

56235-92-8

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.

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic compound developed for cosmetic use as a conditioning and emollient ingredient. Designed to improve skin feel and product spreadability.