murphyDi-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from fumaric acid and long-chain alcohols (C12-C15 alkyl alcohols) from petrochemical sources. Synthesized through esterification of fumaric acid with mixed aliphatic alcohols via acid-catalyzed condensation.
Butenedioic acid (E), bis(C12-15-alkyl) esters
CAS #
68910-56-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
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 Comedogenic
Product formulation test found no comedogenicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 464)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 464)
Not a Skin Irritant
5 studies / 5 not irritating (CIR 464)
Not a Sensitizer
4 studies / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 464)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR