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CAS number 1984-06-1
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Sodium caprylate is a substance used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as an emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids such as water and oil so that they can be mixed together) and surfactant (washing-active substance). "Sodium..." refers to a sodium salt, caprylates are esters of octanoic acid (caprylic acid).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer