Octyldodecyl Benzoate

AKA: 2-octyldodecyl benzoate, 1-Dodecanol, 1-benzoate, FINSOLV BOD, OCTODODECYL BENZOATE, 214680-48-5
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from benzoic acid and octyldodecyl alcohol, both petroleum-derived compounds. Produced through esterification, combining benzoic acid with the fatty alcohol under catalytic conditions.
Benzoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Formula
C27H46O2
Mol. Weight
402.70
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 578)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 578)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off3–4%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR