Propylheptyl caprylate

Propylheptyl caprylate (CAS 868839-23-0), commercially known as Cetiol Sensoft, is a branched-chain ester used as an emollient, solvent carrier, and lubricant in personal care and industrial formulations.

Where is Propylheptyl caprylate used?

• Personal care: lightweight emollient and solvent in skin creams, sunscreens, and color cosmetics
• Industrial coatings and adhesives: plasticizing carrier that improves substrate wetting and film flexibility
• Lubricants and metalworking: base fluid or additive carrier with low volatility and good lubricity on metal surfaces
• It also serves as a dispersant vehicle for pigments and active ingredients in cosmetic and specialty coating systems.

Good to know: Its low-viscosity, dry-skin-feel profile makes it a preferred alternative to silicones and traditional esters in premium cosmetic systems.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging typically ranges from drums to IBC containers for bulk procurement.