AKA: Salacos 20M, Di-2-octyldodecyl malate, 63623-64-3, Butanedioic acid, Bis(2-octyldodecyl) ester, 1, 4-bis(2-octyldodecyl) ester, DIOCTYLDODECYL MALATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Di-(2-Octyldodecyl) 2-hydroxybutanedioate
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.
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed for cosmetic formulations. Functions as an emollient and conditioning ingredient with no traditional medicinal use.
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR