Caprylyl Gallate

Caprylyl gallate (also searched as octyl gallate in older literature) is grouped with propyl GallateFunctionalPropyl GallateFunctionalPropyl Gallate · Antioxidant (alkyl gallate)Antioxidant stabilizer; lead member of CIR’s alkyl gallates re-review.Open in the Index →, dodecyl GallateFunctionalDodecyl GallateFunctionalDodecyl Gallate · Antioxidant (alkyl gallate)Lauryl/dodecyl gallate antioxidant in CIR’s alkyl gallates amended assessment.Open in the Index →, and ethylhexyl GallateFunctionalEthylhexyl GallateFunctionalEthylhexyl Gallate · Antioxidant (alkyl gallate)Branched alkyl gallate used in some lip/eye-area products; part of CIR alkyl gallates group.Open in the Index → in CIR’s amended alkyl gallates review. The March 2026 Tentative Amended Report found the group safe when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing[1].