Hexyldecyl Laurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-Hexyldecyl laurate, 34362-27-1, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hexyldecyl ester, 2-HEXYL-1-DECYL LAURATE, LAURIC ACID, 2-HEXYLDECYL ESTER
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.
Effective at 3.6%
Formula
C28H56O2
Mol. Weight
424.70
CAS #
34362-27-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 as an emollient in cosmetics to improve skin feel and conditioning. Created to mimic natural skin lipids while maintaining stable formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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