Hexyldecyl Benzoate

Hexyldecyl Benzoate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 18319149
AKA: 1-Decanol, 2-hexyldecyl benzoate, 1-DECANOL, 1-BENZOATE, HEXYLDECYL BENZOATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from benzoic acid and a long-chain alcohol derived from petroleum or plant-based sources. Produced through esterification reaction between benzoic acid and hexyldecanol under catalytic conditions.
Benzoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester
Formula
C23H38O2
Mol. Weight
346.50
CAS #
163883-40-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Plasticiser
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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 · 2010 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR