Stearyl Erucate

AKA: Octadecyl (Z)-docos-13-enoate, SCHERCEMOL SE ESTER, 13-Docosenoic acid, Octadecyl ester, 13-DOCOSENOIC ACID, OCTADECYL ESTER, STEARYL ERUCATE [INCI], Octadecyl (13Z)-13-docosenoate
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.
Formula
C40H78O2
Mol. Weight
591.00
CAS #
86601-84-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthesized as an ester combining stearyl alcohol with erucic acid. Developed to provide emollient and conditioning properties, particularly in hair care formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR