Caprylic Alcohol
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 111-87-5
EINECS / EC 203-917-6
Chemical Name octan-1-ol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C8H18O
Mol. Weight 130.23 g/mol
SMILES CCCCCCCCO
InChIKey KBPLFHHGFOOTCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function perfuming Official CosIng Information All Functions: fragrance
Secondary Functions perfuming Description: caprylyl alcohol is the fatty alcohol that conforms to the form
Origin Synthetic
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Skin Type Compatibility
Dry Skin ✓ Beneficial
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
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Formulation Guidelines
Benefits perfuming Official CosIng Information All Functions: fragrance, perfuming Description: caprylyl alcohol is the fatty alcohol that conforms to the form, Moisturizing, Hydrating, Exfoliating
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