Ethylhexyl Cocoate

Product Description

Our high-purity Ethylhexyl Cocoate is a premium branched ester synthesized through the precision esterification of coconut-derived fatty acids and 2-ethylhexanol at our ISO-certified facility. This high-spreadability emollient functions by creating a breathable, non-occlusive film on the stratum corneum, effectively enhancing the sensory profile of formulations while improving the transdermal delivery of oil-soluble actives. As a sustainable, bio-based alternative to traditional mineral oils, it perfectly aligns with the global "Clean Beauty" movement and the rising demand for high-performance, carbon-neutral ingredients.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Ethylhexyl Cocoate
• Chinese Name: 椰油酸乙基己酯
• CAS No.: 92044-87-6 / 73398-61-5
• Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
• Purity: ≥ 98.0%
• Acid Value: ≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g
• Saponification Value: 180 - 200 mg KOH/g
• Iodine Value: ≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
• Source: Synthetic (Vegetable-derived fatty acids)

Key Benefits & Applications

• Superior Emolliency: Provides a silky, light skin feel with excellent spreadability, significantly reducing the greasiness of heavy oil phases.
• Skin Barrier Support: Acts as an effective conditioning agent that smoothens the skin texture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL) without comedogenic potential.
• Pigment Dispersant: Exhibits exceptional wetting properties, making it an ideal carrier for inorganic UV filters and color pigments in decorative cosmetics.
• Stable in Aqueous Solution: Demonstrates high hydrolytic and oxidative stability, ensuring a long shelf life for complex O/W and W/O emulsions.

Formulation Guidelines

• Suggested Usage: 2.0% – 15.0% (depending on the desired sensory profile and pigment loading).
• Solubility: Fully miscible with common cosmetic oils, esters, and silicones; insoluble in water.
• Technical Tip: Can be used as a direct replacement for Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) to achieve a more "natural" marketing claim while maintaining similar sensory characteristics.
• Synergy: Combine with Tocopherol (Vitamin E) to prevent lipid peroxidation and significantly extend the oxidative stability of the final emulsion.