Octyldodecyl Olivate

Octyldodecyl Olivate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Olive Oil Ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Olive oil fatty acids, 2-octyldodecyl esters
CAS #
223706-58-9
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
A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as a cosmetic emollient and conditioning agent. Created to provide the moisturizing benefits of natural oils in a more stable, long-lasting synthetic form.
EWG
1
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