Ethylhexyl Cocoate
AKA “2-ethylhexyl cocoate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ethylhexyl cocoate
AKA: 2-ethylhexyl cocoate
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight coconut-derived moisturizer that smooths and softens skin while helping products glide on effortlessly.
CAS #
92044-87-6
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 derived from coconut oil derivatives created in the 20th century. Used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in body lotions and moisturizing products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR