Isostearyl Sebacate

AKA: Isostearyl sebacate [INCI], 478273-24-4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from sebacic acid and isostearyl alcohol, both produced synthetically from petrochemical or bio-based sources. Synthesized through esterification, combining sebacic acid with isostearyl alcohol using catalytic processes.
Isostearyl Sebacate is the half-ester of isostearyl alcohol and sebacic acid. It conforms to the formula:
Formula
C28H54O4
Mol. Weight
454.70
CAS #
478273-24-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Miscellaneous
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
UV Protection
Improves skin feel
The paper trail
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR