INCI
Cosmetic ingredient

ISODODECANE

Isododecane is a hydrocarbon used in cosmetic formulations. Its associated chemical name describes a hydrogenated hydrocarbon fraction related to triisobutylene; this identifies the ingredient as distinct from a plant oil or from a fragrance made of multiple components.

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CAS number
31807-55-3 / 93685-81-5 / 13475-82-6
EC number
250-816-8 / 297-629-8 / 236-757-0
Chemical name
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated

ISODODECANE: what it is

Isododecane is a hydrocarbon used in cosmetic formulations. Its associated chemical name describes a hydrogenated hydrocarbon fraction related to triisobutylene; this identifies the ingredient as distinct from a plant oil or from a fragrance made of multiple components.

ISODODECANE: what it does in cosmetics

In a formula, isododecane may serve as an emollient connected with skin conditioning, as a solvent, and as a perfuming ingredient. These roles account for its use in products that need to incorporate other components as well as in compositions designed around a particular sensory application.

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