Coconut Oil Decyl Esters

Coconut Oil Decyl Esters molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Decyl Coconut Oil Esters, Coconut Decyl Ester, Decyl Esters of Coconut Oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Coconut Oil Decyl Esters is a complex mixture formed from the transesterification of Decyl Alcohol and Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
212335-59-6
Form
Oil
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic esters created from coconut oil in the 20th century as lightweight emollients designed to provide skin conditioning benefits without greasiness.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR