{"product_id":"c12-c15-alkyl-benzoate","title":"C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 980.907px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 97.9688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"25\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight, fast-absorbing cosmetic emollient that enhances the texture and spreadability of skincare, sunscreen, makeup, and hair care formulations. It delivers a silky, non-greasy feel, reduces oiliness, and improves the overall sensory experience of finished products. Widely used as a solvent for UV filters and pigments, it helps create elegant, high-performance formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.3897%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.2426%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"40\" data-section-id=\"1wq8i7s\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eEmollient\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides a smooth, soft, silky skin feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"173\" data-start=\"100\" data-section-id=\"10mnab7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"122\" data-start=\"102\"\u003eTexture Enhancer\u003c\/strong\u003e – Improves spreadability and formulation elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"247\" data-start=\"174\" data-section-id=\"1pyuw9t\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"176\"\u003eNon-Greasy Ester\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reduces the oily feel of heavy oils and butters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"318\" data-start=\"248\" data-section-id=\"11qgl9z\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"250\"\u003eSolvent\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps dissolve UV filters and oil-soluble ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"399\" data-start=\"319\" data-section-id=\"c9vda5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"321\"\u003ePigment Dispersant\u003c\/strong\u003e – Aids uniform pigment distribution in makeup products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"467\" data-start=\"400\" data-section-id=\"14awqb6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eSensory Modifier\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enhances absorption and reduces tackiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"550\" data-start=\"468\" data-section-id=\"1e9rmtr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"497\" data-start=\"470\"\u003eCarrier Oil Alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e – Delivers lightweight emolliency without heaviness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear liquid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003eC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is typically used at \u003cstrong data-end=\"80\" data-start=\"71\"\u003e3–10%\u003c\/strong\u003e in cosmetic formulations, though usage levels can range from \u003cstrong data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"142\"\u003e1–20%\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the application. It is commonly incorporated at \u003cstrong data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"213\"\u003e2–15%\u003c\/strong\u003e in creams, lotions, and makeup products, \u003cstrong data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"264\"\u003e5–20%\u003c\/strong\u003e in sunscreen formulations, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"305\"\u003e2–10%\u003c\/strong\u003e in hair care products and serums. The usage level can be adjusted to achieve the desired skin feel, spreadability, and reduction of greasiness in the final formulation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003eC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is widely used in moisturizers, creams, lotions, serums, sunscreens, foundations, BB\/CC creams, tinted products, lip formulations, hair serums, leave-in conditioners, and styling products. It is particularly valued in formulations requiring a lightweight, non-greasy skin feel, improved spreadability, enhanced pigment dispersion, and efficient solubilization of UV filters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot applicable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-Ionic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:20cc69cd-4bc3-4480-9517-6cc73044e768-10\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:20cc69cd-4bc3-4480-9517-6cc73044e768-10\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:20cc69cd-4bc3-4480-9517-6cc73044e768-10\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"2595a6d2-d1a3-4557-95b2-b5499a5827db\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is \u003cstrong data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"41\"\u003eoil-soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e and readily miscible with most cosmetic oils, esters, silicones, UV filters, and lipophilic ingredients. It is \u003cstrong data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"168\"\u003einsoluble in water\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for use in the oil phase of emulsions, sunscreens, makeup products, and hair care formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 227.938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do we use it in formulations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003eC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is used to provide a \u003cstrong data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"83\"\u003elightweight, silky, and non-greasy skin feel\u003c\/strong\u003e, improve the spreadability of formulations, reduce the heaviness of oils and butters, and enhance the performance of sunscreens and makeup by helping disperse UV filters and pigments evenly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternatives \u0026amp; Substitutions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"33\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAlternatives \u0026amp; Substitutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on products currently available on Purenso Select, suitable alternatives to C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate include \u003cstrong data-end=\"418\" data-start=\"146\"\u003eIsopropyl Myristate (IPM), Isoamyl Laurate, Evogreen L19 (Emogreen L19 Alternative), Exfeel Wow (LexFeel WOW Alternative), Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Olive Squalane (Phytosqualane), and Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil \/ Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride).\u003c\/strong\u003e The best substitute depends on the desired skin feel, spreadability, volatility, and formulation type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 204.344px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.411%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.589%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1080\" data-section-id=\"17ieueq\"\u003eLightweight, non-greasy emollient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1116\" data-section-id=\"q6es3w\"\u003eImproves spreadability and skin feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"1155\" data-section-id=\"1nfj50d\"\u003eFast absorption with a silky finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1193\" data-section-id=\"f5bheh\"\u003eReduces oily and sticky sensations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1230\" data-section-id=\"1e6aoe6\"\u003eExcellent solvent for UV filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"1265\" data-section-id=\"acmopq\"\u003eEnhances pigment dispersion in makeup formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1318\" data-section-id=\"1cqanq1\"\u003eImproves formulation elegance and aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1365\" data-section-id=\"t70mxn\"\u003eCompatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1420\" data-section-id=\"15c3h63\"\u003eSuitable for skincare, hair care, sunscreen, and color cosmetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Polyquaternium 7\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_-_No_Tested_on_Animals_100x100.png?v=1592219475\" height=\"100x100\" width=\"100x100\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_-_No_Tested_on_Animals_100x100.png?v=1592219475\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Polyquaternium 7\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_NO_ADDED_COLOURS_100x100.png?v=1605850534\" style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_NO_ADDED_COLOURS_100x100.png?v=1605850534\" width=\"100x100\" height=\"100x100\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Polyquaternium 7\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_-_GMO_FREE_100x100.png?v=1592226600\" height=\"100x100\" width=\"100x100\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_-_GMO_FREE_100x100.png?v=1592226600\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Polyquaternium 7\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_-_ALCOHOL_FREE_100x100.png?v=1592219442\" height=\"100x100\" width=\"100x100\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_-_ALCOHOL_FREE_100x100.png?v=1592219442\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purenso","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":49118788354276,"sku":"PUR1003-226","price":235.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":49118788387044,"sku":"PUR1003-227","price":805.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5Kg","offer_id":49118788419812,"sku":"PUR1003-228","price":6040.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":49118788321508,"sku":"PUR1003-229","price":27000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/C12-C15AlkylBenzoate-Purenso.jpg?v=1781100055","url":"https:\/\/purensoselect.in\/products\/c12-c15-alkyl-benzoate","provider":"Purenso Select","version":"1.0","type":"link"}