murphyOctyldodecyl Octyldodecanoate
AKA: Dodecanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginSynthesized from fatty alcohols and fatty acids, both derived from petroleum or plant-based sources. Produced through esterification, where octyldodecanol and octyldodecanoic acid are chemically combined under controlled conditions.
Dodecanoic acid, 2-octyl-, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Formula
C40H80O2
Mol. Weight
593.10
CAS #
182162-80-7
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR