OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the starting material. Synthesized through esterification of stearyl alcohol with linoleic acid.
Octadecyl (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
Formula
C36H68O2
Mol. Weight
532.90
CAS #
17673-53-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Opacifying
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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