Octyldodecyl Meadowfoamate

Octyldodecyl Meadowfoamate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Octyldodecyl meadowfoam oil ester, UNKNOWN
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginMeadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) is native to Oregon and northern California wetlands. Cold-pressed from meadowfoam seeds to obtain the base oil. Synthesized by esterifying meadowfoam seed oil fatty acids with octyl dodecanol through ester bond formation.
Fatty acids, Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 2-octyldodecyl esters
CAS #
226994-08-7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR