Allowed in EU

Caprylyl Alcohol

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Octan-1-ol

What does it do?

Caprylyl Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Caprylyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Caprylyl Alcohol?

Caprylyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Octan-1-ol

Is Caprylyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Caprylyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Caprylyl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?

Caprylyl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Caprylyl Alcohol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Caprylyl Alcohol is 111-87-5.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/04/2018