Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate Natural?

Q: Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate natural?

Ethylhexyl Palmitate has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Ethylhexyl Palmitate is primarily synthesized from 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid, both of which are predominantly derived from petrochemical feedstocks, resulting in a Natura… An NOI of 0.00 means 0% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Ethylhexyl Palmitate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameEthylhexyl Palmitate

IUPAC Name2-ethylhexyl hexadecanoate

FormulaC24H48O2

PubChem CID62851 ↗

FunctionEmollient · Skin Conditioning Agent

FeedstockThe primary feedstocks for Ethylhexyl

Chemical Structure

Learn about Ethylhexyl Palmitate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NameEthylhexyl Palmitate
IUPAC Name2-ethylhexyl hexadecanoate
Molecular FormulaC24H48O2
PubChem CID62851 ↗
FunctionsEmollientSkin Conditioning Agent
Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstocks for Ethylhexyl Palmitate are 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid. 2-ethylhexanol is typically synthesized from propylene, a petrochemical derivative. Palmitic acid, while naturally occurring in palm oil and other vegetable fats, is often produced synthetically from petrochemical sources for industrial cosmetic applications to ensure consistent quality and supply.
NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about Ethylhexyl Palmitate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Ethylhexyl Palmitate. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 62851. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗