Caprylyl Caprylate

Caprylyl Caprylate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Octyl octanoate, Octyl caprylate, 2306-88-9, Octanoic acid, Octyl ester, N-Octyl caprylate, FEMA No. 2811
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not 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.
Solubility soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water
Formula
C16H32O2
Mol. Weight
256.42
CAS #
2306-88-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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 modern synthetic emollient developed for cosmetics as a self-esterified caprylic fatty acid. Designed to provide lightweight moisturization and improved product stability in contemporary skincare.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR