Ingredient

Butyl Stearate

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 123-95-5
EINECS / EC 204-666-5
CosIng Ref 74752
Chemical Name butyl octadecanoate
IUPAC Name
Formula C22H44O2
Mol. Weight 340.6 g/mol
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCCC
InChIKey ULBTUVJTXULMLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions FRAGRANCE; SKIN CONDITIONING
Origin Synthetic
Category Emollients & Esters

EU Regulatory Status

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✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

Safety Profile

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Fungal Acne Trigger May trigger or worsen fungal acne (feeds Malassezia yeast). Avoid if prone to fungal folliculitis.
Comedogenic Rating: 2/5
Low-moderate risk — use caution if acne-prone
Skin Type Compatibility
💧 Acne-Prone ~ Use Caution
🍄 Fungal Acne ✕ May Trigger

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Formulation Guidelines

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