Sodium Caproyl Prolinate

AKA “Sodium caproyl proline, UNII-709518JB2Q, Sodium (S)-1-decanoylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylate, 709518JB2Q, L-Proline, 1-(1-oxodecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1), 1364318-34-2, DTXSID20159786, RefChem:183821, DTXCID1082277, SCHEMBL16344001”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium caproyl prolinate

AKA: Sodium caproyl proline, UNII-709518JB2Q, Sodium (S)-1-decanoylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylate, 709518JB2Q, L-Proline, 1-(1-oxodecyl)-, Sodium salt (1:1), 1364318-34-2, DTXSID20159786, RefChem:183821, DTXCID1082277, SCHEMBL16344001

Surfactant · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Amino Acid

Plant Oil

Not Clean

L-Proline, 1-(1-oxodecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1),Sodium N-decanoyl-L-prolinate

Formula

C15H26NNaO3

Mol. Weight

291.36

CAS #

1364318-34-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern amino acid-based surfactant derived from caprylic acid and proline (an amino acid). Created to provide mild, skin-compatible cleansing for use in gentle skincare and haircare products.