Octyldodecyl Oleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-Octyldodecyl oleate, 22801-45-2, 9-Octadecenoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, Oleic acid, Octyldodecyl ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
2-Octyldodecyl 9-(Z)-octadecenoate
Effective at 44.05%
Formula
C38H74O2
Mol. Weight
563.00
CAS #
22801-45-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester derived from oleic acid (found in olive oil and other natural sources), developed in the 20th century to provide emollient properties. Created to capture the skin-conditioning benefits of natural oils with improved stability and consistency.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.1%
88.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.5-62 | 0.5-20 | 0.1-88
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR