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XYLITYL SESQUICAPRYLATE

Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is a mixture of mono- and diesters of Caprylic Acid and the hexitol anhydrides derived from Xylitol.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 10 list it before the 1% line and 6 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 16 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 16

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII NYE7YKH9FT · registered name XYLITYL 1-CAPRYLATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is a mixture of mono- and diesters of Caprylic Acid and the hexitol anhydrides derived from Xylitol.

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGReduces body odourDEODORANTSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTInhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIAL

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Saccharide Esters as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name セスキカプリル酸キシリチル: 本品は、カプリル酸(*)とキシリトール(*)由来の無水ヘキシトールのモノ及びジエステルの混合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

XYLITYL SESQUICAPRYLATEINCI자일리틸세스퀴카프릴레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)セスキカプリル酸キシリチルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
181632-90-6
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID401371375
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID701849701
IUPAC
5-O-Octanoyl-D-xylitol
Molecular formula
C13H26O6
Molecular weight
278.345 g/mol

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