# DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE (dicaprylyl-carbonate) — Global Cosmetic Regulatory & Formulation Monograph

- **Canonical URL**: https://www.inciname.com/en/ingredients/dicaprylyl-carbonate
- **Standard INCI**: `DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE`
- **KR MFDS Standard Name**: `다이카프릴릴카보네이트`
- **CAS No.**: `1680-31-5`
- **EC / EINECS No.**: `434-850-2`
- **Origin**: `synthetic`
- **Functions**: 피부컨디셔닝제, 에모리엔트
- **Molecular Formula / MW**: `—` (— g/mol)

## 1. 7-Track Official Regulatory Label Names
| Track | Official Label Nomenclature |
| :--- | :--- |
| KR (MFDS Standard) | 다이카프릴릴카보네이트 |
| KR (Former Names) | 디카프릴릴카보네이트 |
| EU (CosIng 1223/2009) | DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE |
| US (PCPC / MoCRA INCI) | DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE |
| US (FDA OTC Monograph) | — |
| CN (NMPA IECIC) | 碳酸二辛酯 |
| JP (JCIA / MHLW QD) | DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE  |

## 2. Layer 1 — Global 6-Region Statutory Summary
- **KR (MFDS)**: `none`
- **EU (1223/2009)**: `none`
- **US (FDA/MoCRA)**: `none`
- **CN (NMPA IECIC)**: `allowed` (Entry: `6577`)
- **JP (MHLW)**: `none`
- **ASEAN (ACD)**: `none`



## 3. Layer 2 — Toxicological & Historical Safe Use Concentrations
- **cn_iecic_max** (leave_on): ≤ 35% — NMPA IECIC (2025) Entry 06319 (2025)
- **cn_iecic_max** (rinse_off): ≤ 15% — NMPA IECIC (2025) Entry 06319 (2025)

## 4. Layer 3 — Formulation Quartiles & Compatibility
- **Optimal pH Window**: 4 – 8
- **Max Process Temp**: ≤ 50°C
- **Synergy Pairings**: GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHEROL
- **Incompatibilities**: Verify phase compatibility under extreme pH or high electrolyte loads

## 5. Academic Monograph
■ [1. Chemical Identity & International Labeling Nomenclature]
  - INCI Name: DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE | CAS No.: 1680-31-5 | EC No.: 434-850-2
  - Origin: SYNTHETIC | Functions: Skin Conditioning, 
  - Physicochemical Profile: Formula      | MW /(Polymer/Complex) | /   | Ionic Nature: non-ionic | CosIng/MFDS 
  - Official Regional Label Names: US [DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE] · EU [DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE] · CN [碳酸二辛酯] · JP [-] · JP Quasi-Drug [-]
■ [2. Dermatological Mechanism of Action & Functional Role]
  - DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE functions primarily as ,  in dermatological and cosmetic formulations. Classified under origin 'synthetic', it acts within the cosmetic vehicle or stratum corneum to deliver ,  performance and structural formulation stability.
■ [3. Global 6-Jurisdiction Regulatory Status & Safety Limits (Layer 1 & Layer 2)]
  - Regional Summary: KR: NONE | EU: NONE | US: NONE | CN: ALLOWED | JP: NONE | ASEAN: NONE (CN IECIC (2025) Entry No. 6577 (碳酸二辛酯))
  - No specific Annex prohibition or numeric restriction across the 6 major jurisdictions (Permitted under general GMP safety assessment).
  - Official Safety & Historical Use Concentration (Layer 2): CN_IECIC_2025 (cn_iecic_max, leave_on): Max 35.0% / CN_IECIC_2025 (cn_iecic_max, rinse_off): Max 15.0%
■ [4. Formulation Dosage Guide by Product Category (Layer 3-A)]
  - [sun_color] Typical range: 2.5 ~ 12.8% (Median 6.325%, Ref: Global Starter Formulation Library Statistical Distribution (n=8, GRANT 8)) — Sun care & color cosmetics dispersion / sensory modifier
■ [5. Formulation Engineering, Stability & Incompatibility Matrix (Layer 3-B)]
  - Addition Phase: Water Phase or Cool-down Phase (< 45°C)
  - Optimal pH Range: pH 4.0 ~ 8.0 | Max Process Temp: Max 50°C | Electrolyte Tolerance: MEDIUM
  - Incompatibility / Caution: Verify phase compatibility under extreme pH or high electrolyte loads
  - Synergy Pairings: GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHEROL | Reference Trade Names: DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE
■ [6. Peer-Reviewed Literature & Official Compendia Evidence]
  - PMID 32065958 (2020, J Photochem Photobiol B): Effect of emollients on UV filter absorbance and sunscreen efficiency.

## 6. Linked PubMed Literature
- [PMID: 32065958] Effect of emollients on UV filter absorbance and sunscreen efficiency. — *J Photochem Photobiol B* (2020)