Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Pelemol odr, 2-octyldodecyl ricinoleate, Octyldodecyl ricinoleate [INCI], 9-Octadecenoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, 210628-82-3
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Formula
C38H74O3
Mol. Weight
579.00
CAS #
79490-62-3, 125093-27-8
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
A synthetic ester derived from ricinoleic acid (found in castor oil) and developed as a modern emollient. Designed to replicate the conditioning properties of natural oils while offering improved texture and stability in formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR