murphyCapryl Dimethicone
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone, Caprylic Dimethicone
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from silicone compounds, specifically a dimethicone backbone with capryl alkyl side chains. Synthesized through hydrosilylation of dimethicone with caprylyl compounds under catalytic conditions.
Capryl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1–5.5%
Rinse-off1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2020 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR