Caprylyl Butyrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
n-Octyl butyrate
What does it do?
Caprylyl Butyrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Caprylyl Butyrate 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 Butyrate?
Caprylyl Butyrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. n-Octyl butyrate
Is Caprylyl Butyrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Caprylyl Butyrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Caprylyl Butyrate do in cosmetic products?
Caprylyl Butyrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Caprylyl Butyrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Caprylyl Butyrate is 110-39-4.
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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: 18/11/2016