OriginDerived from stearyl alcohol and acetic acid, both commonly sourced from palm or coconut oils. Synthesized through esterification, combining stearyl alcohol with acetic anhydride or acetic acid under catalytic conditions.
Octadecyl acetate has been reported in Zinnia elegans and Rhodiola rosea with data available.
Formula
C20H40O2
Mol. Weight
312.50
CAS #
822-23-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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