Isopropyl Linoleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Ceraphyl IPL, Isopropyl linolate, 22882-95-7, Linoleic acid, Isopropyl ester, 1-Methylethyl-9, 12-octadecadienoate, 1-methylethyl ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Isopropyl (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
Formula
C21H38O2
Mol. Weight
322.50
CAS #
22882-95-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
Binding
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester created as a skin conditioning agent and emollient. Linoleic acid, derived from plant oils, has been valued in traditional medicine for its skin-protective properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR