NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Tricaprylin

Also known as: Octanoic acid triglyceride, Octanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester, Glycerin tricaprylate, Trioctanoin, 4-02-00-00991 (+14 more)

CAS 538-23-8

Tricaprylin (CAS 538-23-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 14 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
10
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
14
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 25 fields
Name
Tricaprylin
CAS Number
538-23-8
DTXSID
DTXSID6021375
Molecular Formula
C27H50O6
InChI Key
VLPFTAMPNXLGLX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
470.360739
Synonyms
Octanoic acid triglycerideOctanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl esterGlycerin tricaprylateTrioctanoin4-02-00-00991BRN 1717202EINECS 208-686-5MaceightPanacete 800Trioctanoin oilUNII-6P928589881,2,3-Propanetriol trioctanoate

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 17 records
DeodorizerSoftener and conditionerFragranceSolventHumectant

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 14 records
ListKeywordSource
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; emissions; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
artificial_saliva; detected; emissions; Europe; Furniture and FurnishingsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotionDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 10 of 10 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
6P92858988UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
6P92858988UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
6P92858988UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
6P92858988UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
=33300mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=34200mg/kg bwLD50oralRat (Male)NTP_ICE_acute_oral
=4770mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=9540mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=1908mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=4770mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

Showing 10 of 10 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredGlycerol trioctanoate208-686-5ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emollient
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL TRICAPRILIN
ChEMBL Phase
3
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
3
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Tricaprylin?

Tricaprylin has 10 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 6P92858988 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Tricaprylin?

Tricaprylin appears on 9 regulatory/inventory lists including consumer_product, detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods, air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; emissions; Europe, and 6 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Tricaprylin used in cosmetics?

Yes, Tricaprylin is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Tricaprylin. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Tricaprylin come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Tricaprylin used outside industrial chemicals?

Tricaprylin also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.