Didecyl Ether

Didecyl Ether molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2456-28-2, 1-decoxydecane, Decane, Capric ether, 1'-Oxybisdecane, N-Decyl ether, Dicapryl ether
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Decyl ether has been reported in Lonicera japonica with data available.
Formula
C20H42O
Mol. Weight
298.50
CAS #
2456-28-2
Form
Liquid
State
Low melting solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic volatile emollient created for light-textured cosmetic formulations. Developed as a non-greasy carrier and skin-feel modifier in contemporary cosmetics.
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR