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
OriginDerived from erucic acid (found in rapeseed and mustard seed oils) and stearyl alcohol through esterification. Synthesized by chemically combining stearyl alcohol with erucic acid under catalytic conditions.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR