Erucyl Arachidate

Erucyl Arachidate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Eicosanoic acid, 13-docosenyl ester, 120086-60-4, ERUCYL ARACHIDATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Eicosanoic acid, 13-docosenyl ester
Formula
C42H82O2
Mol. Weight
619.10
CAS #
120086-60-4
Form
Wax
Functions
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 by combining erucic acid with arachidic acid in the mid-20th century. Developed as a lipid-conditioning agent and emollient for skincare and haircare products.
EWG
4
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