Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Capryloyl Capryloyl Methyl Alaninate

INCI: 2-CAPRYLOYL CAPRYLOYL METHYL ALANINATE
CAS 2338541-06-1
Alanine, N-(2-hexyl-1,3-dioxodecyl)-, methyl ester
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Alanine, N-(2-hexyl-1,3-dioxodecyl)-, methyl ester

Purpose

Function

Antiseborrhoeic (controls excess sebum secretion)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

Limited independent safety data available for this new ingredient; surfactant-class compounds may exhibit irritancy at elevated concentrations, and formulators should confirm non-irritation in final product.

US Note

No specific FDA restriction; relatively new ingredient with limited VCRP use data

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
2338541-06-1
INCI
2-CAPRYLOYL CAPRYLOYL METHYL ALANINATE
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026