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TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE

Trimethoxyoctylsilane

TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 3069-40-7
CAS 3069-40-7PubChem CID 76485

Trimethoxycaprylylsilane

IUPAC name
trimethoxy(octyl)silane
Molecular formula
C11H26O3Si
Molecular weight
234.41 g/mol
Exact mass
234.16512122 Da
Topological polar surface area
27.7 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

TrimethoxyoctylsilaneOctyltrimethoxysilaneSilane, trimethoxyoctyl-FZ07E4LW2MEINECS 221-338-7EC 221-338-7RefChem:899730TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE [INCI]
15 more reported names
221-338-7N-OctyltrimethoxysilaneUNII-FZ07E4LW2MC11H26O3SiTrimethoxy-n-octylsilane1-(Trimethoxysilyl)octanetrimethoxy-octylsilaneHydrophobicity silanesTrimethoxy(octyl)silane, 96%NMEPHPOFYLLFTK-UHFFFAOYSA-Synonym(s): OctyltrimethoxysilaneNMEPHPOFYLLFTK-UHFFFAOYSA-NDS-4069CS-0147110InChI=1/C11H26O3Si/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-15(12-2,13-3)14-4/h5-11H2,1-4H3
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE

INCI name

TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE

Description

Trimethoxyoctylsilane

Record provenance

Inventory reference
38740
Imported identity
TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
BINDING
Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
SMOOTHING
Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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