Caprylic acid (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Caprylic acid

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Caprylic acid is a heptacarboxylic acid, soluble in ethanol, chloroform and ether. Caprylic acid occurs as glycerol ester in coconut fat and palm kernel oil. In cosmetic products the monocarboxylic acid is used as emulsifier.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer