Octanediol

AKA: 1, 8-Octanediol, Octane-1, 8-diol, 8-Dihydroxyoctane, ORISTAR OTD, .OMEGA.-OCTANEDIOL
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginOctanediol is a synthetic diol compound derived from petrochemical feedstocks or synthesized from natural oils. It is produced through catalytic hydrogenation and oxidation of octane or related hydrocarbon precursors.
The Panel also concluded that the available data are insufficient to make a determination that ... Octanediol ... is safe under the intended conditions of usein cosmetic formulations.
Formula
C8H18O2
Mol. Weight
146.23
CAS #
629-41-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Plasticiser
Strengthens Barrier
Antioxidant
Moisturizing
Adds flexibility
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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