OriginDerived from fatty acids and alcohols within the ester chemical family, typically from coconut or palm oil sources. Synthesized through esterification, combining cetyl alcohol with myristic acid via catalytic reaction.
Hexadecyl tetradecanoate
Formula
C30H60O2
Mol. Weight
452.80
CAS #
2599-01-1
Form
Liquid
State
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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