Caprylyl Eicosenoate

Caprylyl Eicosenoate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 76962468
Caprylyl Eicosenoate 2
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AKA: CRODAMOL ECO-8, CAPRYLYL EICOSENOATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based fatty acids, typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oils. Synthesized through esterification of caprylic alcohol with eicosenoic acid.
N-Octyl Eicosenoate
Formula
C28H54O2
Mol. Weight
422.7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.3%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR