Dihydrophytosteryl Octyldecanoate

Dihydrophytosteryl Octyldecanoate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 71587635
AKA: Nikkol DPIS, 206659-84-9, Stigmastan-3-ol, 2-octyldecanoate, STIGMASTAN-3-OL, 2-OCTYLDECANOATE
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based phytosterols and long-chain fatty acids through synthetic esterification processes. Produced by chemically combining hydrogenated phytosterols with octyldecanoic acid under catalytic conditions.
Sigmastan-3-ol (3-beta)-, 2-octyldecanoate
Formula
C47H86O2
Mol. Weight
683.20
CAS #
206659-84-9
Form
Oil
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-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR