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Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate
AKA “Hexanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester, RefChem:788318, DTXCID501506650, HEXYLDECYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [INCI], Iceh”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hexyldecyl ethylhexanoate
AKA: Hexanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester, RefChem:788318, DTXCID501506650, HEXYLDECYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [INCI], Iceh
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer that softens and conditions skin, helping it feel smooth and supple without a heavy residue.
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
128165-66-2
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 created as an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient in modern skincare. Designed to improve spreadability and moisture retention.
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR