Isohexyl Palmitate
AKA “Isohexyl palmitate [INCI], Hexadecanoic acid, 4-methylpentyl ester, RefChem:791880, 4-METHYLPENTYL HEXADECANOATE, UNII-3Y78JLN0X4”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Isohexyl palmitate
AKA: Isohexyl palmitate [INCI], Hexadecanoic acid, 4-methylpentyl ester, RefChem:791880, 4-METHYLPENTYL HEXADECANOATE, UNII-3Y78JLN0X4
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths skin while helping your product glide on effortlessly. It leaves skin feeling conditioned without a heavy residue.
Formula
C22H44O2
Mol. Weight
340.60
CAS #
55194-91-7
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
Synthetic ester combining isohexyl alcohol with palmitic acid (found in palm oil). Developed as a modern cosmetic emollient designed to replicate natural fatty acid benefits in a standardized form.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR