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CAPRYLYL PYRROLIDONE

CAS 2687-94-7
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Caprylyl Pyrrolidone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Caprylyl Pyrrolidone is a pyrrolidone derivative used as a skin conditioning agent and fragrance ingredient in cosmetics. While not specifically restricted under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, related alkyl pyrrolidones have been subject to review in the SCCS scientific evaluations. The ingredient has some structural similarity to fragrance allergens in the EU Annex III list, though it is not itself a listed fragrance allergen, leading to a moderate score reflecting minor regulatory uncertainty.

Skin benefits

  • skin conditioning
  • moisture retention
  • fragrance ingredient

Known concerns

  • structural similarity to fragrance allergens under review
  • limited long-term safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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