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Caprylyl Caprylate
AKA “Octyl octanoate, Octyl caprylate, Octanoic acid, octyl ester, n-Octyl caprylate, FEMA No. 2811, RefChem:167890, DTXCID7036799”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Caprylyl caprylate
AKA: Octyl octanoate, Octyl caprylate, Octanoic acid, Octyl ester, N-Octyl caprylate, FEMA No. 2811, RefChem:167890, DTXCID7036799
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer that softens and smooths skin without feeling greasy, helping your complexion stay hydrated and supple.
Solubility soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water
Formula
C16H32O2
Mol. Weight
256.42
CAS #
2306-88-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emollient developed for cosmetics as a self-esterified caprylic fatty acid. Designed to provide lightweight moisturization and improved product stability in contemporary skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR