murphyDi-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from malic acid and C12-13 fatty alcohols, both petroleum-derived or synthetically produced compounds. Synthesized through esterification reaction between malic acid and the mixed-chain alcohols under catalytic conditions.
Butandioic acid, hydroxy-, bis-(C12-13-alkyl) esters
CAS #
94095-06-4
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 601)
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 601)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 601)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1–36%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR