murphyCaprylic/Capric/Linoleic Triglyceride
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Plant-Based MCT
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils and glycerin as starting materials. Synthesized through esterification of caprylic, capric, and linoleic fatty acids with glycerol.
9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, mixed triesters with octanoic acid, decanoic acid and 1,2,3-propanetriol
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR