Propanediol Dicaprylate

Propanediol Dicaprylate 1
Propanediol Dicaprylate 2
Propanediol Dicaprylate 3
AKA: 56519-71-2, 1, 3-propanediol dicaprylate, DUB ZENOAT, Octanoic acid, 3-propanediyl ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic ester. Created as a lightweight emollient and solubilizer for modern cosmetic formulations.
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR