Dicaprylyl/Capryl Sebacate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dicaprylyl Sebacate
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Dicaprylyl/Capryl Sebacate is a cosmetic ingredient used as plasticiser, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Functions
Plasticiser
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 hybrid emollient developed for premium skincare and cosmetics. Created to balance skin feel and absorption characteristics of multiple oil components in a single molecule.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR