murphyDiethylhexyl Carbonate
AKA: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) carbonate, 14858-73-2, Carbonic acid, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, Bis(2-ethylhexyl)carbonate, TEGOSOFT DEC, AI3-03080
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from 2-ethylhexanol and carbon dioxide, both petroleum-derived chemicals or synthetic intermediates. Synthesized through carbonylation reaction between 2-ethylhexanol and phosgene or urea-based carbonate precursors.
Carbonic Acid, Bis(2- Ethylhexyl) Ester
Formula
C17H34O3
Mol. Weight
286.40
CAS #
14858-73-2
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 723)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 723)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 723)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on2–7.5%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2015 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR