Natural Origin of C13-15 Alkane as a Hemisqualane Alternative

Asked by: sarah.refky On: June 21, 2026 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

Hi, I’m trying to find a natural/naturally derived alternative to Hemisqualane and I came across C13-C15, which has a similar INCI as the Neossance Hemisqualane.

I just want to confirm if C13-C15 is natural or naturally derived from sugar cane or coconut, and not a petroleum derivative.

Answer

Based on our current catalog data, C13-15 Alkane should be treated as a synthetic hydrocarbon emollient, not as a confirmed natural or naturally derived sugar-cane/coconut material.

What we can confirm from the product data:

  • INCI: C13-15 Alkane
  • Function: lightweight dry-touch emollient, similar sensory family to hemisqualane-type emollients
  • Appearance: colorless, low-viscosity, low-odor liquid
  • Solubility: oil-soluble, water-insoluble
  • Catalog description: made from a controlled synthetic source for consistent batch quality

So if your requirement is specifically natural origin, naturally derived, sugar-cane derived, coconut derived, or non-petroleum origin, our current product description does not provide that origin claim. I would not label this item as sugar-cane/coconut derived unless an origin statement, supplier declaration, or certification document confirms it.

Functionally, C13-15 Alkane can be used as a hemisqualane-like dry, silky emollient alternative in formulas. For a natural-origin claim, please ask us to verify the latest supplier documentation before making that claim on your formula or product label.

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Ingredient Alternatives Emollient Natural Origin Verification Non-Petroleum Origin