Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 59130-69-7, Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl octanoate, HEXANOIC ACID, HEXADECYL ESTER, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, 90411-68-0
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate...
Effective at 38.9%
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
59130-69-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created in the 20th century as a light, non-greasy conditioning agent. Designed for cosmetic formulations requiring enhanced spreadability and skin conditioning properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.5%
77.3%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 13-27 | 1-22 | 0.5-77.3
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR