murphyDeceth-5
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-(Decyloxy)ethanol, Ethanol, (2-Decyloxy)ethanol, AI3-33895
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oil fatty alcohols through ethoxylation chemistry. Synthesized by reacting decyl alcohol with ethylene oxide to create a polyethylene glycol ether.
Decanol, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C12H26O2
Mol. Weight
202.33
CAS #
26183-52-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR