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100% Petroleum · ISO 16128

Is C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Natural?

Learn about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Natural Origin Index
INCI NameC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
FunctionEmollient · Solvent
FeedstockThe primary feedstocks for C12-15

Quick Facts

  • INCI NameC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  • FunctionsEmollientSolvent
  • Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstocks for C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate are derived from petroleum. Specifically, the C12-15 alkyl chain originates from the oligomerization of olefins, typically ethylene, followed by hydroformylation and hydrogenation to produce the corresponding alcohol. The benzoic acid component is synthesized from toluene, a petrochemical aromatic hydrocarbon.
  • NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
  • Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

  1. 1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.