1,2-Octanediol, also known as caprylyl glycol, is a diol with the molecular formula CH(CH)CHOHCHOH.1,2-Octanediol at PubChem1,2-Octanediol at ChemSpider.comOctane-1,2-diol at ChEBI1,2-Octanediol at KEGG
It is a common component of many creams and ointments, where it is used as a skin conditioning agent. It is also noted to have some antimicrobial (preserving) ability.
See also 1,8-Octanediol
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