Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Dicaprylyl Carbonate 1
Dicaprylyl Carbonate 2
Dicaprylyl Carbonate 3
Dicaprylyl Carbonate 4
AKA: 1680-31-5, Carbonic acid, Dioctyl ester, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE [WHO-DD], DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following 6 dialkyl carbonates are safe in the present practices of use and concentration, as described in this safety assessment, when formulated to be non-irritating...Dicaprylyl Carbonate...
Formula
C17H34O3
Mol. Weight
286.40
CAS #
1680-31-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Buffering
Softens & Smooths
Conditions Skin
Smooths and softens skin
Traditional Use
This CAS number corresponds to Bismarck Brown Y, a synthetic azo dye developed in the 19th century. Used historically as a cosmetic colorant, though now largely phased out in favor of safer synthetic colorants due to safety concerns.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 99.9%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 723).
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR