Erucyl Erucate
AKA “UNII-12GCW2UZK6, EINECS 248-587-4, 13-Docosenoic acid, 13-docosenyl ester, 13-Docosenyl 13-docosenoate, 13-DOCOSEN-1-OL, 13-DOCOSENOATE, 13-DOCOSENOIC ACID”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Erucyl erucate
AKA: UNII-12GCW2UZK6, EINECS 248-587-4, 13-Docosenoic acid, 13-docosenyl ester, 13-Docosenyl 13-docosenoate, 13-DOCOSEN-1-OL, 13-DOCOSENOATE, 13-DOCOSENOIC ACID
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight emollient that softens and conditions skin, leaving it smooth and hydrated without feeling heavy.
Formula
C44H84O2
Mol. Weight
645.10
CAS #
27640-89-7
Form
Liquid
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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 ester of erucic acid developed in the 20th century for use in cosmetics. Created as a non-greasy emollient and conditioning agent with improved skin feel compared to heavier natural oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR