Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-Ethylhexyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate, 29710-25-6, Octadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, 2-Ethylhexyl 12-hydroxystearate, 2-Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, 29383-26-4, RISOCAST IOHS, CRODAMOL OHS
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
2-Ethylhexyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate
Effective at 20.5%
Formula
C26H52O3
Mol. Weight
412.70
CAS #
29710-25-6, 29383-26-4
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 created for skincare applications. Used as an emollient and thickening agent in premium creams and anti-aging formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0006%
41.0%
0%57%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.0006-41 | 0.01-41 | 0.09-18
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR