Octyldodecyl Erucate

AKA: Pelemol EE, 2-octyldodecyl erucate, Erucic acid 2-octyldodecyl ester, 2-Octyldodecanol cis-13-docosenoate, Octyldodecyl erucate [INCI], 88103-59-7, 13-Docosenoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from erucic acid and octyl dodecanol, both fatty alcohol and acid synthetic compounds. Synthesized through esterification reaction between erucic acid and octyl dodecanol under catalytic conditions.
13-Docosenoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Formula
C42H82O2
Mol. Weight
619.10
CAS #
88103-59-7
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
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.01–10%
Rinse-off0.01–0.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR