Isotridecyl Laurate

AKA: 11-Methyldodecyl laurate, 94134-83-5, 11-methyldodecyl dodecanoate, YTPNTTUPPCGZPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
11-Methyldodecyl Dodecanoate
Formula
C25H50O2
Mol. Weight
382.70
CAS #
94134-83-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century as a cosmetic emollient and thickening agent. Used to improve texture and provide hydration in skincare formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR