Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid that works wonders in the beauty industry due to its many remarkable benefits. It is an antioxidant and fights free radicals. It reduces visible signs of aging on the skin such as wrinkles. Its antimicrobial and cleansing properties keep the surface clean and blemish free. Being oily in texture, it enhances the feel of products and improves their spreadability and smoothness. In its raw form, Caprylic Acid appears as a colorless liquid with a faint fruity scent. It may be mildly irritating for some individuals. Also known as Octanoic Acid or C8 Acid, this ingredient is stable and highly resistant to oxidation. The chemical formula of Caprylic Acid is C8H16O2.
CAS Number: 124-07-2Chem/IUPAC Name: Octanoic acidEINECS/ELINCS No: 204-677-5COSING REF No: 74813Products with CAPRYLIC ACID
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What is CAPRYLIC ACID used for?
Caprylic Acid is a versatile ingredient. It has a wide variety of uses in cosmetics and personal care. As an antioxidant, it helps prevent premature skin aging by protecting against environmental damage. It deeply moisturizes the skin to keep it smooth, soft, and youthful. This acid provides good spreadability and smoothness due to its oily texture in formulations. Caprylic Acid has antimicrobial properties that make it a good preservative. It increases the shelf life of cosmetic products. It also provides anti-inflammatory and perfuming benefits. This oily ingredient is found in products like moisturizers, face creams, anti-aging formulations, lipsticks, and foundations.
Origin
Caprylic Acid is naturally found in sources like coconut oil, palm oil, and human milk. In cosmetics, it is produced by combining coconut oil with glycerin. This ingredient can also be made synthetically but is not preferred for clean cosmetics. Caprylic Acid is considered a more natural alternative to other antioxidants and texture enhancers.
What does CAPRYLIC ACID do in a formulation?
ANTIMICROBIAL|
ANTIOXIDANT|
CLEANSING|
EMULSIFYING|
MASKING|
MOISTURISING|
PERFUMING|
PRESERVATIVE|
SKIN PROTECTING|
SURFACTANTSafety Profile
Caprylic Acid is a safe ingredient with no major side effects. It has been approved for use by regulatory agencies around the world. As a non-comedogenic ingredient, it neither clogs pores nor causes acne. Its lightweight texture makes it excellent for people with oily and sensitive skin. Patch testing is recommended to check for individual allergies before use.
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CAPRYLIC ACID technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Boiling Point | 239.7°C |
| Melting Point | 16.7°C |
| Solubility | Partially soluble in water |
| Viscosity | Low |
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