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Dicaprylyl ether

Also known as Dioctyl ether, Di-n-octyl ether, Octyl ether

CAS 629-82-3Formula C16H34OMolar mass 242.45 g/molEC 211-112-6
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Dicaprylyl ether chemical structure, C16H34O, CAS 629-82-3
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Physical form
Liquid
Boiling point
300 °C
Density
0.82 - Less dense than water, will float
Flash point
>100
HS code
290919
Category
Emollients
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What is Dicaprylyl ether?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

1,1'-Oxybisoctane is an ether.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
1-octoxyoctane
CAS number
629-82-3 CAS number cross-checked
EC numbers
211-112-6, 692-043-2
Molecular formula
C16H34O
UNII
77JZM5516Z
MDL number
MFCD00009563
INCI name
DICAPRYLYL ETHER
InChIKey
NKJOXAZJBOMXID-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H34O/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCOCCCCCCCC

Synonyms

  • Dioctyl ether
  • Di-n-octyl ether
  • Octyl ether
  • Octane, 1,1'-oxybis-
  • 1-(Octyloxy)octane
  • Octane, 1,1'-oxybis-,
  • 4-01-00-01760 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
  • Cetiol oe
  • Dinoctyl ether
  • nDioctyl ether
  • nOctyl ether
  • Ether, dinoctyl
  • Ether, caprylic
  • Ether, dioctyl
  • ETHER, OCTYL
  • Octane, 1,1'oxybis,
  • ETHER, DI-N-OCTYL
  • BIS(1-OCTYL) ETHER
  • Octane,1,1'-oxybis-
  • n-Octyl ether
  • 1-octoxyoctane
  • dioctylether
  • 1,1'-Oxybisoctane
  • Antar
  • Caprylic ether
Show all 32 synonyms
  • Ether, di-n-octyl-
  • octyloxyoctane
  • n-Dioctyl ether
  • di-octyl ether
  • Octane,1'-oxybis-
  • 1-(octyloxy)-octane
  • Dioctyl ether, 99%

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Physical form
Liquidexp.
Boiling point
300 °Cexp.
Density
0.82 - Less dense than water, will floatexp.
Flash point
>100exp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
242.45 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
242.261 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.72calc.
Topological polar surface area
9.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
14calc.
Heavy atoms
17calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS classification
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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Industrial uses: Solids separation.

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name DICAPRYLYL ETHER(skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning, solvent)

Functional uses

  • Softener and conditioner
  • Solvent

Cosmetic functions

  • Skin conditioning
  • Skin conditioning - emollient
  • Solvent

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Dicaprylyl ether is traded under.

HS 2909.19Indicative HS code

Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…

World exports in 2024
$10.2B
−8.7% vs 2023, imports $10.4B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. United States32.0%
  2. China22.3%
  3. Saudi Arabia12.9%
Top importers
  1. Singapore16.5%
  2. Mexico14.8%
  3. Japan14.8%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Dicaprylyl ether is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Dicaprylyl ether, based on the data on this page

What is Dicaprylyl ether?

1,1'-Oxybisoctane is an ether.

What is the CAS number of Dicaprylyl ether?

The CAS registry number of Dicaprylyl ether is 629-82-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Dicaprylyl ether?

The molecular formula of Dicaprylyl ether is C16H34O and its molar mass is 242.45 g/mol.

What is Dicaprylyl ether used for?

Industrial uses: Solids separation. Use classes: Cosmetics.

Is Dicaprylyl ether hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Dicaprylyl ether is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Dicaprylyl ether?

Dicaprylyl ether is usually classified under HS code 290919 (Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

Where can I buy Dicaprylyl ether?

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