Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate

AKA: Bis(2-octyldodecyl) (Z)-hexatriacont-18-enedioate
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
9,12-Octadecadienoic acid dimer (Z,Z)-, octyldodecyl diester
Formula
C76H148O4
Mol. Weight
1126.00
CAS #
129423-60-5
Form
Liquid
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
A synthetic ester based on linoleic acid, developed for skincare products. Functions as an emollient and texture enhancer with no traditional background.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR