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C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE

Last update on Mar 27, 2026

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a clear, low-molecular weight ester of benzoic acid and C12-15 alcohols. It is an emollient ester used in skin care, sun care and color cosmetics to improve feel, softness, disperse sunscreen agents. Its chemical formula is C₁₉H₃₀O₂.

CAS Number: 68411-27-8Chem/IUPAC Name: Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl estersEINECS/ELINCS No: 270-112-4COSING REF No: 74635

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STEROL B125

by Lamberti

INCI: C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE

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ZinClear® XP65 AB + D5

by Antaria

INCI: CI 77947 | C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID

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ZinClear® XP65 AB+ PDMS

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INCI: CI 77947 | C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID

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What is C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE used for?

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is used as an emollient, texture-enhancing and dispersing agent in personal care products. It is an ester that is soluble in oil and oil-like ingredients.

Skin care: It imparts a lightly conditioning, silky, non-oily finish to skin care products. C12-15 alkyl benzoate has occlusive properties which help skin retain moisture over a longer period
Sun care: C12-15 alkyl benzoate has excellent solubility and is used in sunscreens to keep the active ingredients evenly dispersed throughout the formula

Origin

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an ester of benzoic acid and C12-15 alcohols. It is produced synthetically by the esterification of benzoic acid with a blend of C12-15 fatty alcohols. The alcohols can be derived from petrochemical or vegetable sources, while benzoic acid is typically synthetic. The resulting ester is highly purified to cosmetic-grade standards. It offers consistent quality, good oxidative stability, and versatility in both conventional and clean beauty formulations.

What does C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE do in a formulation?

EMOLLIENT|

SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety Profile

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a safe to use ingredients for cosmetics/personal care ingredient. It has a low hazard rating from EWG (typically 1) with minimal concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity. It is non-comedogenic and well-tolerated across skin types, including sensitive skin. However, it may cause irritation to the eyes.