C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Salicylic acid alkyl ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, C12-15 alkyl esters
CAS #
222722-22-7
Form
Oil
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic compound developed as an exfoliating and skin-conditioning agent. Created to provide controlled salicylic acid delivery for gentle chemical exfoliation in modern skincare formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR