Caprylic Acid
AKA “Decanoic acid, CAPRIC ACID, n-Decanoic acid, n-Capric acid, Decoic acid, Decylic acid, Caprinic acid, n-Decylic acid”
Acid
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Ingredient Facts
Caprylic acid
AKA: Decanoic acid, CAPRIC ACID, N-Decanoic acid, N-Capric acid, Decoic acid, Decylic acid, Caprinic acid, N-Decylic acid
Acid · Cleanser | Fragrance | Emulsifier · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Fragrance
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Acid
Clean
A natural fatty acid derived from coconut and palm kernel oils that softens and conditions skin and hair. It also has gentle antimicrobial properties, making it useful in products designed to cleanse and protect.
Formula
C8H16O2
Mol. Weight
144.21
CAS #
124-07-2
Form
Powder
State
Liquid
Synthetic
Botanical. Coconut and palm kernel oils derive from the Arecaceae and Palmae families, native to tropical regions. Caprylic acid is isolated by hydrolysis or saponification of the triglycerides present in these plant oils.
Function
Cleanser | Fragrance | Emulsifier
Benefits
Cleansing
Perfuming
Surfactant Cleansing
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm oil; historically used in soap-making and developed in the 20th century for modern cosmetic emulsification.
Skin Types
Good for
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR