murphyCetyl Caprylate
AKA: 29710-31-4, Cetyl octanoate, Octanoic acid, Hexadecyl ester, Hexadecyl caprylate, Hexadecyl N-octanoate, Hexadecyl octanoate
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from fatty acids derived from coconut or palm oil and caprylic alcohol through esterification. Produced by chemically combining cetyl alcohol with caprylic acid under catalytic conditions.
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.
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
29710-31-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR