AKA: 17673-59-5, 9Z-octadecenyl 9Z, 12Z-octadecadienoate, LINOLEIC ACID, OLEYL ESTER, WE(18:1(9Z)/18:2(9Z, 12Z)), (9Z)-9-octadecenyl ester, 9-OCTADECEN-1-OL
WHAT IS IT? Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Origin Derived from oleyl alcohol and linoleic acid, both obtained from plant oils through chemical processing. Synthesized through esterification, combining oleyl alcohol with linoleic acid under catalytic conditions.
9-(Z)-Octadecenyl esters (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
IS IT FOR ME? Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
WHAT’S IT DO? Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
CAN I TRUST THIS? The paper trail
🛡️ Safety-assessed 1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
IS IT CLEAN? Concentration Guide
0% 50% 100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
JAPAN ⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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