1,2-Octanediol / Caprylyl glycol
Cosmetics
1,2-Octanediol is a linear diol containing two primary hydroxyl groups, has bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties which are useful in cosmetics as a preservative.
Product name
- 1,2-Octanediol / Caprylyl glycol
Physical form
- Solid
CAS number
- 1117-86-8
Chemical name
- 1,2-Octanediol
- Caprylyl glycol
Chemical Formula
- C8H18O2
Applications
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1,2-Octanediol is multi-functional glycol, moisturizer, anti-microbial agent, emulsion stabilizer.
Applied in cosmetic emulsion for its humectant, antibacterial and preservative characteristic.
It is also used in coating materials, slurries, paper mills and water circulation systems for the effective preservation against bacteria and fungi.