Octyl Dodecanol

Octyl Dodecanol

AKA “2-Octyl-1-dodecanol, 5333-42-6, Octyldodecanol, 2-Octyldodecanol, 1-DODECANOL, 2-OCTYL-, 2-Octyldodecyl alcohol, NSC-2405, DTXSID3036288, 461N1O614Y”

Ingredient

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Ingredient Facts

Octyl dodecanol

AKA: 2-Octyl-1-dodecanol, 5333-42-6, Octyldodecanol, 2-Octyldodecanol, 1-DODECANOL, 2-OCTYL-, 2-Octyldodecyl alcohol, NSC-2405, DTXSID3036288, 461N1O614Y

Ingredient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Clean

structure in first source

Formula

C20H42O

Mol. Weight

298.50

CAS #

5333-42-6

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Softens & Smooths

Masks Odor

Adds Fragrance

Traditional Use

A synthetic emollient ester developed in the mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics and personal care products to improve skin feel, spreadability, and provide a non-greasy moisturizing effect.