Distearyl Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dioctadecyl ether, 6297-03-6, Octadecyl ether, Octadecane, COSMACOL SE
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Dioctadecyl ether
Formula
C36H74O
Mol. Weight
523.00
CAS #
6297-03-6
Form
Wax
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound created in the 20th century as an emollient and texture-enhancing agent. Designed to provide silky skin feel in creams and lotions, without historical precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR