murphyDibutyloctyl Malate
AKA: 399551-19-0, 4-[(5-BUTYLDODECAN-5-YL)OXY]-3-HYDROXY-4-OXOBUTANOATE, 4-(5-butyldodecan-5-yloxy)-3-hydroxy-4-oxobutanoate
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from malonic acid and branched-chain alcohols through esterification chemistry, belonging to the diester compound family.
Produced by catalytic esterification of malonic acid with dibutyloctanol, forming a stable lipophilic ester through condensation reactions.
Butanedioic Acid, Hydroxy-,Bis(2-Butyloctyl)Ester
Formula
C20H37O5-
Mol. Weight
357.50
CAS #
399551-19-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Plasticiser
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR