Lauryl Isostearate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dodecyl isooctadecanoate, 93803-85-1, HKZQDFSXDXTEEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N, DODECYL 16-METHYLHEPTADECANOATE
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.
Formula
C30H60O2
Mol. Weight
452.80
CAS #
93803-85-1
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century as an emollient and skin conditioning agent, designed to mimic natural oils while providing improved stability and texture in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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