AKA: Isohexyl decanoate, Decanoic acid, 4-methylpentyl ester, Isohexyl caprate [INCI], 4-METHYLPENTYL DECANOATE
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Decanoic acid, 4-methylpentyl ester
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2001 survey
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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