Isotridecyl Salicylate

AKA: 11-Methyldodecyl salicylate, 94110-04-0, 11-methyldodecyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, GJXOYLAGGXLISX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from salicylic acid and isotridecyl alcohol, both produced through synthetic chemical processes. Synthesized through esterification, combining salicylic acid with isotridecyl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy, reaction products with isotridecanol
Formula
C20H32O3
Mol. Weight
320.50
CAS #
1863871-63-9
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
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
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR