Hexyldecyl Hexyldecanoate

Hexyldecyl Hexyldecanoate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
2-Hexyldecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester
Formula
C32H64O2
Mol. Weight
480.80
Form
Oil
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 developed for use in cosmetics as a conditioning and emollient agent. Created to enhance skin feel and product texture.
EWG
4
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR