Octyl Palmitate

AKA: Octyl hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, Octyl ester, 16958-85-3, Palmitic acid, PELEMOL OP, N-OCTYL HEXADECANOATE, AI3-30712
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Butyloctyl Palmitate is the ester of Butyloctanol and Palmitic Acid
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
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 emollient ester created by combining octyl alcohol with palmitic acid. Used in cosmetics for its lightweight feel and ability to condition skin without leaving an oily residue.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️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