Cetyl Dimethyloctanoate

Cetyl Dimethyloctanoate 1
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AKA: Hexadecyl dimethyloctanoate
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from cetyl alcohol and dimethyloctanoic acid, both derived from petroleum or plant-based feedstocks. Produced through esterification, combining the alcohol and fatty acid under catalytic conditions.
Hexadecyl dimethyloctanoate
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR