Stearyl Ethylhexanoate


AKA: Octadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 59130-70-0, Hexanoic acid, Octadecyl ester, STEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [INCI], Stearyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from stearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid, both produced from petrochemical sources. Synthesized through esterification reaction between stearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Stearyl Ethylhexanoate...
Formula
C26H52O2
Mol. Weight
396.70
CAS #
59130-70-0
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
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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