Ingredient

Caprylyl Pyrrolidone

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 2687-94-7
EINECS / EC 403-700-8
CosIng Ref 74862
Chemical Name 1-octylpyrrolidin-2-one
IUPAC Name
Formula C12H23NO
Mol. Weight 197.32 g/mol
SMILES CCCCCCCCN1CCCC1=O
InChIKey WPPOGHDFAVQKLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function Surfactant
Secondary Functions FOAMING; HAIR CONDITIONING; SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Origin Synthetic
Category Surfactants

EU Regulatory Status

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✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

Safety Profile

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