Is Propyl Octanoate safe in cosmetics?
Propyl Octanoate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Propyl Octanoate
Also known as: BRN 1759126, EINECS 210-830-7, NSC 23736, octanoic acid propyl ester, propyl caprylate
INCI: PROPYL OCTANOATE
Propyl Octanoate (CAS 624-13-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin-conditioning agent, Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient, Skin-conditioning agent, Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
propyl octanoate
InChIKey
IDHBLVYDNJDWNO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR assessed safe as part of the alkyl esters group in present practices of use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Propyl Octanoate.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 1350 | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Propyl Octanoate.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Known Synonyms
BRN 1759126
EINECS 210-830-7
NSC 23736
octanoic acid propyl ester
propyl caprylate
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propyl Octanoate allowed in the EU?
Propyl Octanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propyl Octanoate do in cosmetics?
Propyl Octanoate functions as: Emollient, Skin-conditioning agent, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 624-13-5.
Is Propyl Octanoate used outside cosmetics?
Propyl Octanoate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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