Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate 1
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AKA: 3-BUTANEDIOL, Butane-1, 3-Butylene glycol, 3-Dihydroxybutane
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Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from butanediol combined with octanoic and decanoic acids, members of the fatty acid family. Synthesized through esterification of butylene glycol with caprylic and capric acids.
1,2-Butanediol, diesters with octanoic and decanoic acids
CAS #
107-88-0, 6290-03-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1.3–10%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR