Octyldodecyl Meadowfoamate

Octyldodecyl Meadowfoamate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Octyldodecyl meadowfoam oil ester, UNKNOWN
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 2-octyldodecyl esters
CAS #
226994-08-7
Form
Oil
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
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester derived from meadowfoam seed oil, which indigenous peoples used for skin conditioning. Developed in the 20th century to capture the emollient benefits of the natural oil with improved stability and consistency.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR