Di-C12-15 Alkyl Adipate

Di-C12-15 Alkyl Adipate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hexanedioic acid, bis(C12-15-alkyl) esters
CAS #
68910-56-5
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester combining medium-chain alkyl alcohols with adipic acid, created for cosmetic texture optimization. Used to improve spreadability and create smooth, non-greasy products.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR