Isodecyl Cocoate

Isodecyl Cocoate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Isodecyl coconut ester, Isodecyl ester of coconut acid
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids combined with isodecyl alcohol as starting materials. Produced through esterification, chemically bonding the fatty acids with isodecyl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
Fatty acids, coco, isodecyl esters
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR