Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate

AKA: Mixed Caprylic/Capric Acid Ester

Synthetic

Antioxidant

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from caprylic and capric acids (fatty acids from coconut or palm oil) and isooctyl alcohol. Synthesized through esterification of these fatty acids with the branched-chain alcohol under catalytic conditions.

Isooctyl Caprylate/Caprate is the ester of a branched chain octyl alcohol with a mixture of caprylic and capric acids

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

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

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR