Octyldodecyl Behenate

AKA: Docosanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, Pelemol 2022, Dermol 2022, 2-Octyldodecyl behenate, Octyldodecyl behenate [INCI], 125804-08-2
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginSynthesized from long-chain fatty acids and alcohols, belonging to the ester chemical family. Produced through esterification reaction between behenic acid and octyldodecyl alcohol.
Docosanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Formula
C42H84O2
Mol. Weight
621.10
CAS #
125804-08-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR