Capric Acid
AKA “Decanoic acid, n-Decanoic acid, n-Capric acid, Decoic acid, Decylic acid, Caprinic acid, n-Decylic acid, 1-Nonanecarboxylic acid”
Fatty Acid
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Ingredient Facts
Capric acid
AKA: Decanoic acid, N-Decanoic acid, N-Capric acid, Decoic acid, Decylic acid, Caprinic acid, N-Decylic acid, 1-Nonanecarboxylic acid
Fatty Acid · Cleansing | Perfuming | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Fragrance
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Fatty Acid
Clean
A gentle cleansing agent derived from natural oils that helps remove dirt and impurities while contributing light fragrance notes to the formula.
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C10H20O2
Mol. Weight
172.26
CAS #
334-48-5
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Typically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils through fractionation and hydrolysis processes. Isolated through saponification or direct hydrolysis of the triglycerides present in these plant-based oils.
Function
Cleansing | Perfuming | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Cleansing
Perfuming
Surfactant Cleansing
Antioxidant
Traditional Use
A medium-chain saturated fatty acid found naturally in coconut oil and palm oil, used traditionally in soap-making for centuries. Isolated and used in modern cosmetics as a cleansing and conditioning agent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR