1,2-OCTANEDIOL MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER IN INDIA
Caprylyl Glycol for Cosmetic and Personal Care Formulations
Anmol Healthcare offers 1,2-Octanediol, also known as Caprylyl Glycol, for cosmetic and personal care applications. This multifunctional ingredient is valued for its humectant and emollient properties and its ability to support selected cosmetic preservation systems.
It can be evaluated for use in skin care, hair care, cleansing products, creams, lotions and other personal care formulations. Its performance depends on the complete formulation, processing conditions and compatibility with other ingredients.
We aim to provide cosmetic manufacturers, formulators and distributors with consistent product quality, dependable supply and responsive technical support.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Information |
|---|---|
| Product Name | 1,2-Octanediol |
| INCI Name | Caprylyl Glycol |
| Common Name | Caprylyl Glycol |
| CAS Number | 1117-86-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C₈H₁₈O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 146.23 g/mol |
| Product Category | Cosmetic Ingredients |
| Main Functions | Humectant, emollient, skin conditioning, preservation support |
| Appearance | Typically white solid or waxy material at room temperature; may soften or melt with warming |
| Applications | Skin care, hair care, creams, lotions, cleansers and personal care products |
What Is 1,2-Octanediol?
1,2-Octanediol is a diol widely used in cosmetic formulations under the INCI name Caprylyl Glycol. It combines moisture-supporting and skin-conditioning properties with functionality that can help enhance selected cosmetic preservation systems.
Because it may soften or melt around ordinary warm-room temperatures, its physical appearance can vary with storage and handling conditions. The product should be assessed according to its specified quality parameters and recommended storage conditions.
Key benefits
Humectant Properties
Helps support moisture retention in skin care and personal care formulations.
Emollient and Skin-Conditioning Properties
Can contribute to the sensory feel and conditioning performance of creams, lotions and other topical products.
Preservation System Support
May help improve the performance of selected cosmetic preservation systems. Final efficacy should be established by testing the finished formulation.
Versatile Formulation Ingredient
Can be considered for both emulsion-based products and selected surfactant-based personal care formulations.
Applications
Skin care creams and lotions
Facial moisturizers and serums
Cleansers and body washes
Shampoos and other hair care products
Other personal care formulations requiring humectant, emollient or preservation-support functionality