murphyIsodecyl Palmitate
AKA: Hexadecanoic acid, Isodecyl ester, ISODECYL PALMITATE [INCI], 261-672-0, 8-methylnonyl hexadecanoate
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palmitic acid and isodecyl alcohol, both petroleum-derived or synthesized from natural oils. Synthesized through esterification, combining palmitic acid with isodecyl alcohol via acid-catalyzed condensation.
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
C26H52O2
Mol. Weight
396.70
CAS #
59231-33-3, 14779-95-4
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 →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR