Propylheptyl Caprylate

AKA “Cetiol Sensoft, 2-Propylheptyl caprylate, 2-propylheptyl Octanoate, 991Z19V2OD, Octanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-pentylbutyl ester, DTXSID501007165, RefChem:483283, DTXCID701434023, PROPYLHEPTYL CAPRYLATE [INCI]”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Propylheptyl caprylate

AKA: Cetiol Sensoft, 2-Propylheptyl caprylate, 2-propylheptyl Octanoate, 991Z19V2OD, Octanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-pentylbutyl ester, DTXSID501007165, RefChem:483283, DTXCID701434023, PROPYLHEPTYL CAPRYLATE [INCI]

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Formula

C18H36O2

Mol. Weight

284.50

CAS #

868839-23-0

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

A synthetic ester developed in modern cosmetics as a lightweight emollient and skin conditioning agent. Designed to provide spreadability and absorption benefits similar to natural oils but with improved stability.