OriginSynthesized from benzoic acid and octyl alcohol, both petroleum-derived organic compounds. Produced through esterification, where benzoic acid reacts with octyl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
1-Octanol, 2-butyl-, benzoate
Formula
C19H30O2
Mol. Weight
290.40
CAS #
188038-97-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Plasticiser
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
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