Dicaprylyl carbonate

Dicaprylyl carbonate (CAS 1680-31-5) is a lightweight ester-based emollient and solvent used primarily in personal care formulations and specialty coating systems.

Where is Dicaprylyl carbonate used?

• Personal care: carrier, plasticizer and dispersing medium
• Skin care and color cosmetics: dry, non-greasy skin feel in serums, foundations and sunscreens
• It aids dispersion of UV filters and pigments.
• Leave-on products: solvent and carrier for active ingredients where low viscosity and spreadability are required
• Coatings and adhesives: plasticizer and reactive diluent improving flexibility and processing of polymer-based formulations
• Sealants and elastomers: coalescent or co-solvent where low volatility and compatibility with organic resins are priorities

Commercial specifications

• Packaging: drums and IBCs; bulk supply for high-volume procurement