Octyldodecanol
AKA “2-Octyl-1-dodecanol, 5333-42-6, 2-Octyldodecanol, 1-DODECANOL, 2-OCTYL-, 2-Octyldodecyl alcohol, Octyl dodecanol, NSC-2405, DTXSID3036288, 461N1O614Y
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Ingredient Facts
Octyldodecanol
AKA: 2-Octyl-1-dodecanol, 5333-42-6, 2-Octyldodecanol, 1-DODECANOL, 2-OCTYL-, 2-Octyldodecyl alcohol, Octyl dodecanol, NSC-2405, DTXSID3036288, 461N1O614Y
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Synthetic
Clean
structure in first source
Formula
C20H42O
Mol. Weight
298.50
CAS #
5333-42-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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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
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR