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Arachidyl Glycol
AKA “1, 2-EICOSANEDIOL, 39825-93-9, 2-icosanediol, EINECS 254-647-0, UNII-L26F8X2O47, 2-dihydroxyicosane, 2-dihydroxyeicosane, L26F8X2O47, CHEBI:84957”
Humectant
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Ingredient Facts
Arachidyl glycol
AKA: 1, 2-EICOSANEDIOL, 39825-93-9, 2-icosanediol, EINECS 254-647-0, UNII-L26F8X2O47, 2-dihydroxyicosane, 2-dihydroxyeicosane, L26F8X2O47, CHEBI:84957
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Not Clean
1,2-icosanediol is a glycol that is icosane bearing two hydroxy substituents located at positions 1 and 2. It derives from a hydride of an icosane.
Formula
C20H42O2
Mol. Weight
314.50
CAS #
39825-93-9
Form
Powder
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic humectant created from arachidyl alcohol, used in modern cosmetics to improve skin hydration and product spreadability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR