Di-C12-15 Alkyl Adipate

Di-C12-15 Alkyl Adipate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from adipic acid and mixed C12-15 chain alcohols, both petroleum-derived petrochemical compounds. Synthesized through esterification reaction between adipic acid and the alcohol mixture under catalytic conditions.
Hexanedioic acid, bis(C12-15-alkyl) esters
CAS #
68910-56-5
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-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR