Coco-caprylate
molecular structure · PubChem
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Coco-caprylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 7.65%
CAS #
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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 ester derived from coconut oil and caprylic acid, developed as a lightweight emollient and solvent in contemporary cosmetics. Designed to provide spreadability and skin conditioning without the greasy feel of heavier oils.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.3%
15.0%
0%21%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 1-4 | 0.3-15
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR