Emollient

Di-C16-18 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate

INCI: DI-C16-18 ALKYL DIMER DILINOLEATE

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Di-C16-18 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate?

Di-C16-18 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate (INCI: DI-C16-18 ALKYL DIMER DILINOLEATE) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Alcohols C16-18, di-9-12-octadecadienoic acid diester.

Its declared cosmetic functions are emollient and skin conditioning.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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