Phenoxyethyl caprylate

Phenoxyethyl caprylate (CAS 23511-73-1), also marketed as Tegosoft XC, is a synthetic ester used as an emollient, solvent, and carrier in cosmetic and industrial formulations.

Where is Phenoxyethyl caprylate used?

• Personal care: spreading agent and solvent
• Sunscreens, color cosmetics and skin care: dissolves organic UV filters and disperses difficult pigments
• Foundations and pressed powders: low-viscosity carrier compatible with silicones
• Industrial and metalworking: base fluid or co-solvent in lubricant formulations with film-forming characteristics
• It also serves as a solvent carrier for fragrance and active delivery systems in leave-on formulations.

Commercial specifications

• Drums and IBCs for commercial quantities and bulk orders