Octyldodecyl isostearate

Octyldodecyl isostearate (CAS 93803-87-3) is a branched-chain ester derived from isostearic acid and octyldodecanol; an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.

Where is Octyldodecyl isostearate used?

• Personal care: color cosmetics, sunscreens, skin creams
• Lip products and foundations: wets and disperses pigments evenly, smooth application texture
• Lubricants: base fluid or additive where low-viscosity, oxidation-stable esters are preferred over mineral oil
• Coatings and adhesives: plasticizing component improving flexibility and substrate wetting
• Its branched structure resists crystallization, keeping formulations fluid and stable over temperature changes.

Good to know: Technical-grade variants exist for industrial lubricant and coating uses, distinct from cosmetic-grade material meeting standard industry purity specifications.

Commercial specifications

• Cosmetic-grade material meeting standard industry purity specifications
• Clear, pale liquid in drum and IBC quantities