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Caprylic/capric Triglyceride

A published expert assessment examines cosmetic-use safety.

MaskingPerfumingSkin conditioning
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What it is and what it does

Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a mixture of glycerin esters of caprylic and capric fatty acids. The registry lists skin-conditioning roles for this formula ingredient.

About this ingredient: CosIng identity and functions via Open Beauty Facts ↗ · European Commission ingredient function definitions ↗

Masking
Reduces or conceals the formula's underlying odour or taste.
Perfuming
A formulation role for perfume and aromatic raw materials that give a product its scent.
Skin conditioning
A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗ · Danish Environmental Protection Agency: Cosmetic fragrance functions ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Safety assessment

Caprylic/capric triglyceride is explicitly among the 51 triglycerides covered by the conditional cosmetic safety conclusion.

What this does not tell us

Group toxicology and exposure assessment does not establish an isolated benefit in a finished skincare product.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 36189772 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Bounded review of 0 local candidate records, selected relevant abstracts, and targeted exact-name primary-source searches. Not a systematic review.

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Names and identifiers

Registry identity

Decanoic acid, ester with 1‚2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

INCI name on ingredient lists
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
CAS registry number
73398-61-5, 65381-09-1
EC number
277-452-2 / 265-724-3
Other recorded names (4)
  • CAPRILIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
  • Caprylic Capric triglyceride/Caprylic Capric triglycérides
  • CAPRYLYC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
  • Capylic/Capric Triglyceride

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