murphyBehenyl Benzoate
AKA: Docosyl benzoate, 1-Docosanol, 1-benzoate, Finsolv 137, BENZOIC ACID, DOCOSYL ESTER
Synthetic
Emollient
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginBehenyl benzoate is synthesized from behenyl alcohol (derived from behenic acid) and benzoic acid or benzoyl chloride. The compound is produced through esterification, combining the long-chain alcohol with benzoic acid via acid-catalyzed condensation.
Behenyl benzoate has been reported in Solanum tuberosum with data available.
Formula
C29H50O2
Mol. Weight
430.70
CAS #
103403-38-9
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR