Erucyl Erucate

AKA: 27640-89-7, 13-Docosenoic acid, 13-docosenyl ester, 13-Docosenyl 13-docosenoate, 13-DOCOSEN-1-OL, 13-DOCOSENOATE, 13-DOCOSENOIC ACID, (13Z)-13-DOCOSEN-1-YL ESTER
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from erucic acid and erucyl alcohol, both long-chain fatty acid derivatives from synthetic or plant sources. Produced through esterification, where erucyl alcohol is chemically combined with erucic acid under catalytic conditions.
(Z)-Docos-13-enyl (Z)-docos-13-enoate
Formula
C44H84O2
Mol. Weight
645.10
CAS #
27640-89-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR