Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate

Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Bis(2-octyldodecyl) Dodecanedioate, 129423-55-8, Dodecanedioic acid, Bis(2-octyldodecyl) ester, 1, 12-bis(2-octyldodecyl) ester, (+-)-DIOCTYLDODECYL DODECANEDIOATE
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Dodecanedioic acid, bis(octyldodecyl) ester
Formula
C52H102O4
Mol. Weight
791.40
CAS #
129423-55-8
Form
Oil
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 created in modern cosmetics chemistry. Used as an emollient and spreadability agent with no traditional history.
EWG
1
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