murphyIsostearyl Isostearate
AKA: Isooctadecyl isooctadecanoate, Isooctadecanoic acid, Isooctadecyl ester, CRODAMOL ISIS, SABODERM IS, DUB ISIS, DERMOL 1818
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Depends on manufacturing and sourcing of raw materials. Derived from isostearic acid, a branched-chain fatty acid typically sourced from hydrogenated castor oil or synthetic production. Synthesized through esterification of isostearic acid with isostearyl alcohol using catalytic processes.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.
Family
Not applicable (synthetic ester)
Formula
C36H72O2
Mol. Weight
537.00
CAS #
41669-30-1
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR