Alkyl Benzoate & Alkyl Benzoates

What is Alkyl Benzoate & Alkyl Benzoates?

Alkyl Benzoate (and commercial Alkyl Benzoates) are esters of benzoic acid with synthetic or natural fatty alcohols, typically in the C12–C15 range. They are widely used in personal care as lightweight, non-greasy emollients that solubilize UV filters, fix fragrances, and improve skin feel without heavy residue.…

What is Alkyl Benzoate & Alkyl Benzoates used for?

Alkyl benzoate is a clear, low-viscosity liquid emollient with excellent spreadability and a dry, lubricous skin feel. Unlike heavy mineral oils or waxes, alkyl benzoates absorb readily and leave a silky finish — making them preferred solvents in sunscreens, facial serums, and make-up gloss systems. The INCI family… Venus Ethoxyethers manufactures and supplies in India; request a quote for your requirements.

Alkyl Benzoate (and commercial Alkyl Benzoates) are esters of benzoic acid with synthetic or natural fatty alcohols, typically in the C12–C15 range. They are widely used in personal care as lightweight, non-greasy emollients that solubilize UV filters, fix fragrances, and improve skin feel without heavy residue. Venus Ethoxyethers supplies C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (also searched as c12 15 alkyl benzoate), C12-14, and C13 grades for sun care, skin care, and colour cosmetic formulations.

What is alkyl benzoate?

Alkyl benzoate is a clear, low-viscosity liquid emollient with excellent spreadability and a dry, lubricous skin feel. Unlike heavy mineral oils or waxes, alkyl benzoates absorb readily and leave a silky finish — making them preferred solvents in sunscreens, facial serums, and make-up gloss systems. The INCI family covers mixed-cut esters; C12-15 alkyl benzoate is the workhorse grade in global sun care.

C12-15 alkyl benzoate (CAS 68411-27-8)

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is produced from synthetic C12–C15 alcohols esterified with benzoic acid. Formulators specify it as a primary oil-phase solvent for organic UV filters (octyl methoxycinnamate, avobenzone, octocrylene), a fragrance fixative, and a dry emollient in daily SPF fluids. Search variants such as “c12 15 alkyl benzoate” and “C12-15 alkyl benzoate” refer to the same commercial ingredient class (CAS 68411-27-8).

Grades Venus supplies

Key formulation benefits

• Sunscreen solubilization — dissolves organic UV filters in elegant, low-tack emulsions
• Fragrance fixation — extends perfume longevity on skin without overpowering base notes
• Non-greasy feel — dry emollient profile preferred in daily wear sun care and facial moisturisers
• Powder binding — improves compression and pay-off in pressed colour cosmetics
• Compatibility — blends with mineral oil, esters, and silicone fluids in O/W and W/O systems

Applications

Alkyl benzoates appear in sun care (SPF fluids, after-sun, beach wear), facial and body skin care, antiperspirants, and make-up gloss or pressed powder systems. They pair well with other emollients, hydrogenated castor oil ethoxylates, and cosmetic emulsifiers in O/W and W/O sun care emulsions. See also the O/W vs W/O emulsion guide for worked sunscreen examples using C12–15 alkyl benzoate.

How to select alkyl benzoate grade

• C12-15 alkyl benzoate — default for broad UV-filter solubilization and dry skin feel
• C12-14 alkyl benzoate — natural-origin alcohol cut for “natural” positioning
• C13 alkyl benzoate — narrower cut for specific gloss, serum, or tactile targets

Selection and supply

Explore the broader emollients & conditioners range, personal care chemicals, and hair conditioning chassis platforms that list alkyl benzoate as an emollient option. Contact Venus Ethoxyethers for samples, INCI documentation, COA, and export support.