Butyl stearate

At a glance

Butyl stearate is a synthetically produced fatty‑acid ester (butyl stearate) used as an odorless, waxy, slightly sweet emollient and fixative in cosmetics and some fragrance bases.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Fatty acid ester
CAS number
123-95-5
Profile
fatty, waxy, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01