Dicapryl Succinate

Dicapryl Succinate

AKA “Dioctyl succinate, 14491-66-8, Succinic acid, dioctyl ester, 8XD1ZF2M1M, Butanedioic acid, 1, 4-dioctyl ester, UNII-8XD1ZF2M1M, EINECS 238-499-4, AI3-07873, RefChem:132983”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Dicapryl succinate

AKA: Dioctyl succinate, 14491-66-8, Succinic acid, Dioctyl ester, 8XD1ZF2M1M, Butanedioic acid, 1, 4-dioctyl ester, UNII-8XD1ZF2M1M, EINECS 238-499-4, AI3-07873, RefChem:132983

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

dioctyl succinate

Formula

C20H38O4

Mol. Weight

342.50

CAS #

14491-66-8

Form

Powder

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Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Nail Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Plasticiser

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

Synthetic ester developed as a non-comedogenic emollient in modern skincare formulations. Designed to provide moisturization without the heaviness of traditional oils.