murphyDiisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
AKA: Schercemol DID, Crodamol IPD, Crodamol DIPD, Diisopropyl dilinoleate, Dermol DID, Bernel ester DID, Diisopropyl dimerate, Pelemol D9336
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plant oils like safflower and soybean. Synthesized through esterification of linoleic acid dimers with isopropanol under catalytic conditions.
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester of isopropyl alcohol and Dilinoleic Acid
Formula
C42H76O4
Mol. Weight
645.00
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Comedogenic
Animal test and Product formulation test found no comedogenicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 259 and 767)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
4 studies / 2 irritating / 2 not irritating (CIR 259 and 767)
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 259 and 767)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
12 studies / 3 irritating / 1 mixed / 8 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 259 and 767)
Mixed Sensitization Results
7 studies / 1 mixed / 6 not sensitizing (CIR 259 and 767)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1–29%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR