Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate

AKA “7384-98-7, Propylene glycol dioctanoate, 1, 2-Dicaprylin, Octanoic acid, 1-methyl-1, 2-ethanediyl ester, 581437HWX2, 2-PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE, FEMA NO. 4471, 1'-(1-methyl-1, 2-ethanediyl) ester, RefChem:869793”

Emollient

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Ingredient Facts

Propylene glycol dicaprylate

AKA: 7384-98-7, Propylene glycol dioctanoate, 1, 2-Dicaprylin, Octanoic acid, 1-methyl-1, 2-ethanediyl ester, 581437HWX2, 2-PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE, FEMA NO. 4471, 1'-(1-methyl-1, 2-ethanediyl) ester, RefChem:869793

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating...Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate...

Effective at 1.0%

Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water

Formula

C19H36O4

Mol. Weight

328.50

CAS #

7384-98-7

Form

Powder

State

Clear colourless liquid; Rich fatty fruity aroma

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Created in the late 20th century as a synthetic ester. Used in modern skincare and cosmetics as a lightweight emollient and texture modifier, valued for providing moisture without heaviness or residue.