Dicaprylyl Ether

Dicaprylyl Ether molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dioctyl ether, 629-82-3, Di-n-octyl ether, Octyl ether, Octane, 1-(Octyloxy)octane
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Di-n-octyl ether is a liquid. (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C16H34O
Mol. Weight
242.44
CAS #
629-82-3
Form
Liquid
State
Di-n-octyl ether is a liquid. (NTP, 1992)
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic volatile emollient created in the late 20th century as a lighter alternative to silicones. Used to create a silky texture while promoting rapid absorption in cosmetic products.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR