Dihydrophytosteryl Octyldecanoate

Dihydrophytosteryl Octyldecanoate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Nikkol DPIS, 206659-84-9, Stigmastan-3-ol, 2-octyldecanoate, STIGMASTAN-3-OL, 2-OCTYLDECANOATE
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Sigmastan-3-ol (3-beta)-, 2-octyldecanoate
Formula
C47H86O2
Mol. Weight
683.20
CAS #
206659-84-9
Form
Oil
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic phytosterol ester designed for modern skincare formulations. Created to provide plant-derived benefits with improved stability and absorption.
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR