Oleyl Erucate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 17673-56-2, Erucic acid, Oleyl ester, 13-Docosenoic acid, 9-octadecenyl ester, TEGOSOFT OER, PELEMOL OE, AEC OLEYL ERUCATE, DYNACERIN 660
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
(Z)-Octadec-9-enyl (Z)-docos-13-enoate
Formula
C40H76O2
Mol. Weight
589.00
CAS #
17673-56-2
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
Developed as a synthetic ester combining oleyl alcohol with erucic acid. Created in the 20th century as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent for cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR