emollient

Isopropyl Palmitate

Also known as IPP
INCI: ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
CAS 142-91-6 EC 205-571-1
Isopropyl palmitate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Isopropyl ester of palmitic acid (C16:0). Lightweight-to-moderate emollient with good spreading properties. Functions as emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and formulation vehicle. Synthetically defined with excellent batch-to-batch consistency. Slightly heavier sensory profile than isopropyl myristate (IPM, C14) due to longer C16 chain.
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Not safe
Fungal Acne
Not safe
Details

Description

Isopropyl palmitate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
142-91-6
EC Number
205-571-1
INCI
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026