Oils, Fats & Waxes
REACH
C12-15 alkyl benzoate
CAS Number
68411-27-8
EC Number
270-112-4
What is C12-15 alkyl benzoate?
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (CAS 68411-27-8) is a synthetic ester used as an emollient, plasticizer, and carrier solvent in personal care and industrial formulations.
Where is C12-15 alkyl benzoate used?
- Personal care: primary emollient and solvent carrier in sunscreens and color cosmetics
- Skin-conditioning lotions: low viscosity aids UV filter dispersion and enhances skin feel without occlusion
- Coatings and adhesives: plasticizer improving flexibility and film formation
- Polymer systems and plastics compounding: secondary plasticizer modifying processing behavior and end-product softness
- It also serves as a carrier solvent for active ingredients and pigments.
Good to know: Cosmetic-grade material is the standard commercial offering, with specifications aligned to USP, Ph. Eur., BP, EP, and FCC benchmarks; technical-grade variants are available for industrial plasticizer and coatings applications.
Commercial specifications
- Drum and IBC quantities for large scale manufacturing
- Tested against ACS and USP criteria for high purity
Other Names (Synonyms)
Benzoic acid, C12-15-alkyl esters
What are the physical properties of C12-15 alkyl benzoate?
Boiling Point 374.1°C[at 101 325 Pa]
Density 0.93[at 20°C]
Odor mild odor
Water Solubility 2.47-174000μg/L at 20-30℃
Vapor Pressure 0.002Pa@20°C
Log P 6.1 at 22.5℃