murphyPropanediol Dicaprylate
AKA: 56519-71-2, 1, 3-propanediol dicaprylate, DUB ZENOAT, Octanoic acid, 3-propanediyl ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from propanediol and caprylic acid (an eight-carbon saturated fatty acid), both of synthetic or plant-derived origin. Synthesized through esterification, combining propanediol with caprylic acid under catalytic conditions to form the ester linkage.
Propanediol Dicaprylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Formula
C19H36O4
Mol. Weight
328.50
CAS #
1020852-63-4, 56519-71-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR