Isopropyl Ricinoleate

AKA: 71685-99-9, Isopropyl ricinolate, 9-Octadecenoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester, 12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, 1-Methylethyl, 12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoate
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from castor oil through chemical modification of its ricinoleic acid content. Synthesized by esterification of ricinoleic acid with isopropyl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
Isopropyl (R)-12-hydroxyoleate
Formula
C21H40O3
Mol. Weight
340.50
CAS #
71685-99-9
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
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🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR