Diisocetyl Adipate
AKA “EINECS 261-857-6, UNII-14885YC9LU, Hexanedioic acid, diisohexadecyl ester, AEC DIISOCETYL ADIPATE, HEXANEDIOIC ACID, 1'-DIISOHEXADECYL ESTER, RefChem:134042”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Diisocetyl adipate
AKA: EINECS 261-857-6, UNII-14885YC9LU, Hexanedioic acid, Diisohexadecyl ester, AEC DIISOCETYL ADIPATE, HEXANEDIOIC ACID, 1'-DIISOHEXADECYL ESTER, RefChem:134042
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that smooths and softens skin while helping products maintain their texture and consistency.
Formula
C38H74O4
Mol. Weight
595.00
CAS #
57533-90-1, 58262-41-2, 59686-69-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Plasticiser
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
Synthetic emollient ester developed for luxury skincare formulations. Designed to provide rich conditioning with enhanced absorption properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR