A widely used, medium-spread ester emollient which adds a creamy texture to the formulation and creates a smooth feel when applied. It can be used as a substitute for mineral oil and is frequently combined with other emollients to generate diverse sensory outcomes. It enhances the appearance of the skin, particularly for dry skin, by decreasing water loss from the higher layers. Additionally, it functions as a solvent which helps to dissolve other ingredients and allows active components to more easily permeate the skin.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate (Wikipedia)

Ethylhexyl palmitate, or octyl palmitate, is the fatty acid ester derived from 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid. Ethylhexyl palmitate is commonly used in cosmetic formulations.

Ethylhexyl palmitate

Names
IUPAC name Hexadecanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
Other names Octyl palmitate
Identifiers
CAS Number	29806-73-3 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	8649628 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.045.314
PubChem CID	10474217
UNII	2865993309 Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID3027958
InChI InChI=1S/C24H48O2/c1-4-7-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-20-22-24(25)26-23(6-3)21-19-8-5-2/h23H,4-22H2,1-3H3 Y Key: GJQLBGWSDGMZKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C24H48O2/c1-4-7-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-20-22-24(25)26-23(6-3)21-19-8-5-2/h23H,4-22H2,1-3H3 Key: GJQLBGWSDGMZKM-UHFFFAOYAS
SMILES O=C(OC(CCCCC)CC)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C24H48O2
Molar mass	368.646 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references