murphyDicapryl Succinate
AKA: Dioctyl succinate, 14491-66-8, Succinic acid, Dioctyl ester, Butanedioic acid, 1, 4-dioctyl ester, AI3-07873
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from dicarboxylic acids and alcohols within the synthetic ester chemical family. Synthesized through esterification of succinic acid with caprylic alcohol under catalytic conditions.
dioctyl succinate
Formula
C20H38O4
Mol. Weight
342.50
CAS #
14491-66-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Nail Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Plasticiser
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-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR