OriginDerived from lauryl alcohol and palmitic acid, both synthetic fatty acid derivatives or petroleum-based compounds. Synthesized through esterification, combining lauryl alcohol with palmitic acid under catalytic conditions.
Dodecyl palmitate is a palmitate ester resulting from the formal condensation of palmitic acid with dodecan-1-ol. It is A wax ester synthesised by retinal pigment epithelial membranes. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a wax ester and a hexadecanoate ester. It is functionally related to a dodecan-1-ol.
Formula
C28H56O2
Mol. Weight
424.70
CAS #
42232-29-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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