Isotridecyl Salicylate

AKA: 11-Methyldodecyl salicylate, 94110-04-0, 11-methyldodecyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, GJXOYLAGGXLISX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Not Clean

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy, reaction products with isotridecanol

Formula

C20H32O3

Mol. Weight

320.50

CAS #

1863871-63-9

Form

Oil

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

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester combining isotridecyl alcohol with salicylic acid, developed as a cosmetic emollient with mild exfoliating potential. Created to provide conditioning while supporting skin clarity in modern formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

Not an Irritant

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Uneven Texture

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR