C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate

C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Salicylic acid alkyl ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from long-chain alcohols (C12-C15) and salicylic acid through chemical esterification. Produced via condensation reaction between the alcohol and acid, often catalyzed by acid catalysts.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, C12-15 alkyl esters
CAS #
222722-22-7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR