What function does N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE carries the following function designation(s): HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING.

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InventoryRef 9302023/10/2015

N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE

L-Lysine, N6-(1-oxooctyl)-

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

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 23735-96-8

CAS 23735-96-8PubChem CID 90242

N6-Capryloyl lysine

IUPAC name: (2S)-2-amino-6-(octanoylamino)hexanoic acid

Molecular formula: C14H28N2O3
Molecular weight: 272.38 g/mol
Exact mass: 272.20999276 Da
XLogP3: 0.0
Topological polar surface area: 92.4 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 1

Also known as

N6-(1-Oxooctyl)-L-lysinen6-octanoyl-l-lysineEINECS 245-854-7ZN63B464FZAMIHOPE OLEC 245-854-7L-LYSINE, N6-(1-OXOOCTYL)-RefChem:831661

7 more reported names

245-854-7UNII-ZN63B464FZNepsilon-octanoyl lysineN6 -Capryloyl-L-lysineNepsilon -octanoyl lysineN~6~-(1-Hydroxyoctylidene)lysineN~6~-(1-Hydroxyoctylidene)-L-lysine

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID00946530
PubMed:16500612

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 N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE

INCI name

N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE

Description

L-Lysine, N6-(1-oxooctyl)-

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 93020
Imported identity: N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE
Source update: 23/10/2015

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE

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Key data

CAS

23735-96-8

245-854-7

Restriction

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Function

HAIR CONDITIONING: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
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.
SKIN PROTECTING: Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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N-CAPROYL LYSINEHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING

N-CAPROYL TYRAMINEANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING

N-COUMAROYL SEROTONINSKIN PROTECTING

N-CYCLOHEXANOYL DOPAMINEANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING

N-CYCLOHEXANOYL TYRAMINEANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING

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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 N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE 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.

N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE is also tagged with 4 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

N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE 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, N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for N-CAPRYLOYL LYSINE

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

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