Caprylyl glycol

Chemical Formula:

C₈H₁₈O₂

CAS Number:

1117-86-8

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Caprylyl glycol

Chemical Formula:

C₈H₁₈O₂

CAS Number:

1117-86-8

Caprylyl glycol is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and preservative booster. It provides moisturizing, softening, and smooth skin feel. It is compatible with various cosmetic formulations and enhances the stability and shelf life of products. Commonly used in creams, lotions, serums, and other personal care products.

Characteristics

Molar Weight

146.23 g/mol

Melting Point

~−8 °C

Boiling Point

~205 °C

Solubility

Soluble in water and alcohols, miscible with oils

Density

~0.93 g/cm³

Forms

Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid

Odor

Mild, characteristic fatty alcohol odor

USES AND APPLICATIONS

Key applications

Acts as humectant in creams and lotions.
Provides moisturizing and softening effects.
Enhances stability of cosmetic formulations.
Used as preservative booster in personal care.
Improves texture and spreadability of products.

Industries

Cosmetics
Personal Care
Skin Care
Hair Care
Serums and Lotions

Synonyms

1,2-octanediol, caprylic glycol, octane-1,2-diol, cosmetic humectant

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Caprylyl glycol

Caprylyl glycol

Chemical Formula:

C₈H₁₈O₂

CAS Number:

1117-86-8

Caprylyl glycol

Chemical Formula:

C₈H₁₈O₂

CAS Number:

1117-86-8

Characteristics

Molar Weight

146.23 g/mol

Melting Point

~−8 °C

Boiling Point

~205 °C

Solubility

Soluble in water and alcohols, miscible with oils

Density

~0.93 g/cm³

Forms

Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid

Odor

Mild, characteristic fatty alcohol odor

USES AND APPLICATIONS

Key applications

Acts as humectant in creams and lotions.Provides moisturizing and softening effects.Enhances stability of cosmetic formulations.Used as preservative booster in personal care.Improves texture and spreadability of products.

Industries

CosmeticsPersonal CareSkin CareHair CareSerums and Lotions

Synonyms

1,2-octanediol, caprylic glycol, octane-1,2-diol, cosmetic humectant

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Acts as humectant in creams and lotions.
Provides moisturizing and softening effects.
Enhances stability of cosmetic formulations.
Used as preservative booster in personal care.
Improves texture and spreadability of products.

Cosmetics
Personal Care
Skin Care
Hair Care
Serums and Lotions