Lauryl Behenate

AKA: Dodecyl docosanoate, 42233-07-8, Dodecyl behenate, Docosanoic acid, Dodecyl ester, Dodecanyl docosanoate, WE(12:0/22:0)
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from long-chain fatty acids, typically obtained from coconut or palm kernel oil sources. Synthesized through esterification of behenic acid with lauryl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
Docosanoic acid, dodecyl ester
Formula
C34H68O2
Mol. Weight
508.90
CAS #
42233-07-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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