murphyIsodecyl Laurate
AKA: Isostearene, DUB LAID, ISODECYL DODECANOATE, Dodecanoic acid, Isodecyl ester, ISODECYL LAURATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from lauric acid and isodecyl alcohol, both synthetic or derived from coconut and palm oils. Synthesized through esterification, combining lauric acid with isodecyl alcohol using catalytic processes.
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.
Formula
C22H44O2
Mol. Weight
340.60
CAS #
94247-10-6, 14779-93-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 623)
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 623)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 623)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR