Is ETHYL CAPRATE safe to use in EU cosmetics?

ETHYL CAPRATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

What function does ETHYL CAPRATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ETHYL CAPRATE carries the following function designation(s): PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT.

What other records share CAS 110-38-3?

CAS 110-38-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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InventoryRef 5599415/10/2010

ETHYL CAPRATE

Ethyl decanoate

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

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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 110-38-3

CAS 110-38-3PubChem CID 8048

Ethyl caprate

Ethyl decanoate is a fatty acid ethyl ester of decanoic acid. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a fatty acid ethyl ester and a decanoate ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: ethyl decanoate

Molecular formula: C12H24O2
Molecular weight: 200.32 g/mol
Exact mass: 200.177630004 Da
XLogP3: 4.6
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Ethyl decylateDecanoic acid, ethyl esterCapric acid ethyl esterFEMA No. 2432GY39FB86UONSC-8909CHEBI:87430RefChem:138908

16 more reported names

203-761-9Decanoic Acid Ethyl EsterEthyl caprinateEthyl n-decanoateCapric acid, ethyl esterNSC 8909Decanoic acid-ethyl estern-Capric acid ethyl esterEthyl ester of Decanoic acidWE(2:0/10:0)Ethyl decanoate (natural)EINECS 203-761-9UNII-GY39FB86UOBRN 1762128AI3-01976ETHYL CAPRATE [MI]

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:87430
ChEMBL:CHEMBL3184829
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID0044363
PubMed:24420439
PubMed:22429085
PubMed:22417507
PubMed:22393353
PubMed:22277184
PubMed:21954937
PubMed:21831389
PubMed:21535514
PubMed:21114817
PubMed:20969806
PubMed:20503297
PubMed:20169174

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View

Exact identifier match8048

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

Boiling Point: 241.00 to 245.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
Boiling Point: 243 °C Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Density: 0.863-0.868 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Melting Point: -20 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)

Physical Description: Liquid Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
Physical Description: Colourless liquid with an oily brandy-like odour Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Refractive Index: 1.424-1.427 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Solubility: 0.0159 mg/mL at 25 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
Solubility: Soluble in most fixed oils, insoluble in glycerol and propylene glycol Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Solubility: 1ml in 4ml 80% ethanol (in ethanol) Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (1642 of 1642) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1642 of 1642 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1642 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1642 of 1642 reports by companies.; There are 0 notifications provided by 0 of 1642 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status

Source	Result	Checked
NIH PubChem PUG-View	Exact match	2026-08-31

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Inventory details for ETHYL CAPRATE

INCI name

ETHYL CAPRATE

Description

Ethyl decanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 55994
Imported identity: ETHYL CAPRATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ETHYL CAPRATE

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Key data

CAS

110-38-3

203-761-9

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#10038 · ETHYL CAPRATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

ETHYL BENZOYLACETATEPERFUMING

ETHYL BETA-NAPHTHYL ETHERPERFUMING

ETHYL BUTYL VALEROLACTONEPERFUMING, TONIC

ETHYL BUTYRATEPERFUMING

ETHYL CINNAMATEPERFUMING, UV ABSORBER

ETHYL CITRALPERFUMING

ETHYL CROTONATEPERFUMING

ETHYL CYCLOHEXYLACETATEPERFUMING

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ETHYL CAPRATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ETHYL CAPRATE 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.

ETHYL CAPRATE is also tagged with 3 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

ETHYL CAPRATE 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.

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Source note for ETHYL CAPRATE

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

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