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Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) is an oil derived from caprylic acid, a fatty acid found in coconut and palm kernel oils.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) functions as a skin conditioning agent (emollient) and texture-enhancing ingredient to create aesthetically pleasing formulas.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) is an oil derived from caprylic acid and is used to enhance the texture of the ingredient as well as of the skin and hair.
CAS: 629-82-3
MF: C16H34O
MW: 242.44
EINECS: 211-112-6
Synonyms
1-(Octyloxy)octane;1,1’-oxybis-octan;1,1’-oxybisoctane;Antar;Caprylic ether;caprylicether;di-n-octyl-ethe;Ether, di-n-octyl-;Dioctyl ether;629-82-3;Di-n-octyl ether;n-Octyl ether;Octyl ether;Dicaprylyl ether;1-octoxyoctane;Octane, 1,1'-oxybis-;1,1'-Oxybisoctane;Antar;Caprylic ether;1-(Octyloxy)octane;Ether, di-n-octyl-;dioctylether;EINECS 211-112-6;Octane, 1,1'-oxybis-,;NSC 28948;UNII-77JZM5516Z;BRN 1748226;AI3-09528;77JZM5516Z;NSC-28948;DTXSID20862324;EC 211-112-6;4-01-00-01760 (Beilstein Handbook Reference);n-Dioctyl ether;Dinoctyl ether;nDioctyl ether;nOctyl ether;di-octyl ether;Ether, dinoctyl;MFCD00009563;Octane,1'-oxybis-;1-(octyloxy)-octane;CETIOL OE;Dioctyl ether, 99%;ETHER, CAPRYLIC;ETHER, DIOCTYL;ETHER, OCTYL;Octane, 1,1'oxybis,
Even being an oil, this magic ingredient is non-comedogenic and does not clog pores or cause acne breakouts.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) has fast-spreading capabilities and acts as an emollient and a solvent in formulations.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) is COSMOS-approved ether that is obtained from the reaction between two molecules of capryl alcohol.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) appears as a slightly viscous liquid, from colourless to light yellow and practically odourless.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) is a non-polar oil, stable to hydrolysis even in extreme pH conditions, highly diffusible and with a light and dry touch making it particularly suitable for AP/deo and depilatory formulations and permanent colour hair creams.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) is a very light and fast spreading, low polar oil emollient.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) is compatible with silicones, lipophilic cosmetic ingredients and UV filters.
This emollient has wetting properties in color cosmetics, is highly stable against oxidation, readily biodegradable, suitable for a wide pH range, and improves skin-feel, reduces tackiness and oil in W/O emulsions.
1,1'-Oxybisoctane is an ether.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient), also known as octyl alcohol ether or octyl ethyl ether, is an organic compound characterized by its ether functional group, which consists of an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups.
With the CAS number 629-82-3, Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) typically features a long hydrophobic hydrocarbon chain, making it a non-polar substance.
This structure contributes to Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient)'s low solubility in water while being soluble in organic solvents.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) is often used as a solvent in various chemical processes and applications, including in the formulation of paints, coatings, and adhesives.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) exhibits moderate volatility and can have a pleasant odor, which makes it suitable for use in fragrances and personal care products.
Additionally, Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) has a relatively low toxicity profile, but like many organic solvents, it should be handled with care to avoid inhalation or prolonged skin contact.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient)'s physical and chemical properties, such as boiling point and density, can vary depending on the specific formulation and purity of the substance.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) Chemical Properties
Melting point: −7.6 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 286-287 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.806 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive index: n20/D 1.433(lit.)
Fp: >230 °F
Solubility water: soluble0.1g/L at 20°C
Form: clear liquid
Color: Colorless to Light yellow
Water Solubility water: soluble 0.1g/L at20°C
BRN: 1748226
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChI: InChI=1S/C16H34O/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3
InChIKey: NKJOXAZJBOMXID-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP: 6.94
CAS DataBase Reference: 629-82-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System: Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) (629-82-3)
Uses
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) has been used in the preparation of:
11nm-sized monodisperse iron nanoparticles
cobalt ferrite nanocrystals with a particle diameter of 6nm
CoPt-polymer nanostructured composites
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) is used in a variety of products such as moisturizers, deodorants, sunscreens, and hair dyes.
Skin care: Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) is known to form protective layer on the skin, keeping it out of harm's way.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) moisturizes and enhances the skin’s lipid layer, without leaving it oily.
The smooth, dry feel of Dicaprylyl ether is what makes Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) so popular in skin care products.
Hair care: Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) repairs dry and damaged hair while protecting it from harmful surroundings.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient)'s many useful properties give hair a velvety feel and is thus widely used in hair care products such as conditioners, shampoos, and leave-on treatments.
Cosmetic products: Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) aids spreadability in cosmetic products by improving the texture and flow of formulations.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) also does not clog pores or cause acne as it is non-comedogenic.
Used in emulsions and anhydrous products for face and body care especially in deodorants, decorative cosmetics, sunscreen and after-sun products.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient) is also for the production of so-called "dry oils" since it is able to reduce greasiness and improve the spreadability of vegetable oils and for quick-drying decorative cosmetics.
Air & Water Reactions
Ethers tend to form unstable peroxides when exposed to oxygen.
Ethyl, isobutyl, ethyl tert-butyl, and ethyl tert-pentyl ether are particularly hazardous in this respect.
Ether peroxides can sometimes be observed as clear crystals deposited on containers or along the surface of the liquid.
Dicaprylyl Ether (Emollient), an ether, can act as a base.
They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids.
The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example.
Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents.
In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.
