Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate

AKA: 2-Ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 7425-14-1, 2-Ethylhexyl-2-ethylhexanoate, OCTYL OCTANOATE (RIFM)
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate...
Formula
C16H32O2
Mol. Weight
256.42
CAS #
7425-14-1
Form
Liquid
State
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
Leave-on1–8.3%
Rinse-off0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR