The ingredient, explained
Glyceryl Caprylate
Glyceryl Caprylate has published research relevant to the stated experimental context.
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Emollient
- Helps soften and smooth the skin surface.
- Emulsifying
- Helps liquids that do not normally mix form a mixture.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
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
Human safety research
The publication reports glyceryl monocaprylate as a contact allergen in the context of cosmetic facial dermatitis.
What this does not tell us
No abstract is available. Only the title and indexed human dermatitis and patch-test context were reviewed; case count and test details are not assigned. This cannot estimate allergy frequency.
Sources for this summary. PubMed 24215529 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
Selective exact-identity review of 0 supplied local candidates and the targeted primary-source search recorded below. Bounded review, not a systematic search.
Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
Read the 1 selected study
Human safety research
Glyceryl (mono)caprylate - a new contact allergen. ↗
Contact dermatitis · 2013
Follow the formula
Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
Registry identity
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE
- CAS registry number
- 26402-26-6
- EC number
- 247-668-1
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026