Erucyl Oleate

AKA: 85617-81-8, (13Z)-13-docosen-1-yl ester, 13-docosenyl ester, (13Z)-13-docosenyl ester, ERUCYL OLEATE [INCI]

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

9-Octadecenoic acid, 13-docosenyl ester

Formula

C40H76O2

Mol. Weight

589.00

CAS #

85617-81-8

Form

Liquid

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 combining erucic acid and oleic acid, developed in the 20th century. Designed as a lightweight emollient and conditioning agent for cosmetic formulations.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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