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Emollient

DIHYDROCHOLESTERYL BUTYRATE/OLEATE

CAS 59000-59-8/ 2078-50-4 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Esters of dihydrocholesterol (a saturated cholesterol cousin) with butyric and oleic acids used as emollients. Skin-lipid-compatible chemistry with a clean topical safety record.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE

Skin benefits

  • Reduced-cholesterol ester emollient
  • Supports skin barrier lipids
  • Smooth dry-finish feel
  • Stable to oxidation vs cholesterol

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (lanolin) sourcing
  • Limited INCI-specific safety publications
  • Vegan-incompatible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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