Octyldodecanol

Octyldodecanol 1
Octyldodecanol 2
AKA: 2-Octyl-1-dodecanol, 5333-42-6, 2-Octyldodecanol, 1-DODECANOL, 2-Octyldodecyl alcohol, Octyl dodecanol
Synthetic
Emollient
Synthetic
Clean
structure in first source
Formula
C20H42O
Mol. Weight
298.50
CAS #
5333-42-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Perfuming
Skin Conditioning Emollient
Solvent
Smooths and softens skin
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
A synthetic emollient ester developed in the mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics and personal care products to improve skin feel, spreadability, and provide a non-greasy moisturizing effect.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed2 papers →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR