Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

AKA “53824-77-4, 1, 2-Propanediol didecanoate, Propylene glycol didecanoate, UNII-U783H9JHWY, U783H9JHWY, 2-Propylene glycol didecanoate, Decanoic acid, 1-methyl-1, 2-ethanediyl ester, EINECS 258-814-9, CAPTEX 100”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Propylene glycol dicaprate

AKA: 53824-77-4, 1, 2-Propanediol didecanoate, Propylene glycol didecanoate, UNII-U783H9JHWY, U783H9JHWY, 2-Propylene glycol didecanoate, Decanoic acid, 1-methyl-1, 2-ethanediyl ester, EINECS 258-814-9, CAPTEX 100

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating...Propylene Glycol Dicaprate...

Effective at 1.0%

Formula

C23H44O4

Mol. Weight

384.60

CAS #

56519-72-3, 53824-77-4

Form

Liquid

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Functions

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

Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic ester combining propylene glycol with capric acid. Used in modern skincare formulations as an emollient and conditioning agent, designed to provide lightweight moisturization similar to natural oils.