Sodium Caprylate

AKA: SODIUM OCTANOATE, 1984-06-1, Sodium n-octanoate, Octanoic acid, Sodium salt, Sodium;octanoate, Caprylic acid sodium salt, Sodium octoate, Natrium octanoat
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oils. Synthesized through the neutralization of caprylic acid with sodium hydroxide to form sodium caprylate salt.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Sodium Caprylate...
Formula
C8H15NaO2
Mol. Weight
166.19
CAS #
1984-06-1
State
Other Solid; Liquid; Dry Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Improves Elasticity
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR