murphyIsooctyl Tallate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tall Oil Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from tall oil (a byproduct of wood pulp processing) and isooctyl alcohol, both petroleum or wood-based feedstocks. Synthesized through esterification of tall oil fatty acids with isooctyl alcohol under acidic catalysis.
Isooctyl Tallate is a cosmetic ingredient used as plasticiser, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Plasticiser
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR