Caprylyl Glycol

Caprylyl Glycol Product Specifications for Personal Care Formulas

Property	Typical Specification
INCI Name	Caprylyl Glycol
Chemical Name	1,2-Octanediol
CAS No.	1117-86-8
EC No.	214-254-7
Molecular Formula	C8H18O2
Molecular Weight	146.23 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless liquid to white solid, depending on temperature
Purity	≥98.0% (GC)

Typical specifications are subject to the current Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Caprylyl Glycol for Moisturizing and Skin-Conditioning Formulas

Caprylyl Glycol is selected by formulators developing skin care, hair care, and body care products that require moisture-related performance and a well-balanced product feel. Its contribution should be reviewed within the complete formula system.

Support for Product Feel and Moisture Performance

In cosmetic development, Caprylyl Glycol can be assessed as part of a formula designed to support moisturization and skin conditioning, including the emulsion type, oil phase, humectants, emulsifiers, active ingredients, and target sensory profile.

• Skin feel: Evaluate in relation to the desired spreadability, after-feel, and overall sensory profile of the finished product.
• Moisture-related performance: Consider alongside the complete humectant and emollient system rather than as a stand-alone claim.
• Formula development: Confirm dosage and compatibility through bench-scale trials before moving to pilot or bulk production.

Caprylyl Glycol as a Support Ingredient in Preservation Strategies

Caprylyl Glycol may be considered when a formulation team is reviewing a broader product-protection strategy. It can support selected preservative systems, but it is not a substitute for a complete preservative package or finished-product microbiological validation.

What Formulators Need to Evaluate

• Formula conditions: Review pH, water activity, surfactants, packaging, and production controls.
• Compatibility: Check interaction with preservatives, fragrance, emulsifiers, active ingredients, and the packaging system.
• Validation: Confirm finished-product stability and microbiological performance using the testing required for the target market.

Caprylyl Glycol Applications Across Cosmetic Product Categories

Cosmetic manufacturers and formulation teams can evaluate Caprylyl Glycol for different finished-product concepts, subject to formula-specific testing and applicable market requirements.

• Face care: Moisturizers, facial lotions, serums, masks, and selected treatment products.
• Body care: Body lotions, creams, hand care, and selected wash-off products.
• Hair care: Conditioners, treatment products, shampoos, and styling-related formulas.
• Personal care: Products where a formulator is assessing moisture, conditioning, or preservation-support functions.

Typical Caprylyl Glycol Evaluation for a Skin Care Development Project

A contract manufacturer was preparing laboratory trials for a leave-on facial emulsion intended for a personal care brand.

Buyer Requirement

The formulation team needed an INCI-listed ingredient with documented identity, a defined purity specification, and supporting documents for supplier onboarding and formulation review.

Solution

Wuxi Zhufeng Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. provided the available product specification and documentation for review. The formulation team assessed Caprylyl Glycol alongside the emulsion system, preservative package, target sensory profile, and proposed packaging.

Result

The buyer completed its initial material qualification and decided whether to proceed with stability and microbiological testing of the finished formula. Any performance conclusion remained specific to that formula and test program.

Caprylyl Glycol Supply and Documentation Information from Zhufeng Chem

Wuxi Zhufeng Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies Caprylyl Glycol for cosmetic and personal care ingredient sourcing. Zhufeng Chem can provide product-specific information and available documentation to support technical review, sample discussion, packaging confirmation, and quotation preparation.

Buyers should confirm the intended application, required quantity, destination market, preferred packaging, and required documentation before finalizing a sourcing plan. The buyer and finished-product manufacturer remain responsible for confirming formula performance and regulatory suitability.

Frequently Asked Caprylyl Glycol Questions for Cosmetic Formulators

Why do supplier documents show two different names for this ingredient?

Caprylyl Glycol is the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name used in cosmetic ingredient lists, while 1,2-Octanediol is the chemical name used in general chemical documentation. Both refer to the same substance, CAS No. 1117-86-8, and buyers should confirm the CAS number when comparing supplier documents.

Why is Caprylyl Glycol used in cosmetic formulas?

It may be evaluated for moisturizing, skin-conditioning, and selected preservative-system support functions. Its role depends on the full formula and intended product performance.

Can it replace preservative testing?

No. Any finished cosmetic formula should undergo the stability and microbiological testing appropriate to its product type, packaging, and destination market.

What information should be provided for a cosmetic ingredient inquiry?

Please include the product category, intended function, estimated quantity, destination market, package preference, and required technical or regulatory documents.

Request Caprylyl Glycol Product Information and Quotation Details

For a quotation or product review, please provide the intended application, target quantity, destination country or port, preferred packaging, and whether COA, TDS, SDS, or a sample is required. This information helps Wuxi Zhufeng Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. prepare relevant product and supply information for the request.