AKA: Dodecanoic acid, 1-methylpentyl ester, 55194-05-3, Hexan-2-yl dodecanoate, Sec-Hexyl laurate, HKJSIRGFHAJVGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Sec-hexyl laurate
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.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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