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Capric Acid
Explained
Capric Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Creating capric acid involves the oxidation of decanol, a primary alcohol. This ingredient has perfuming, masking, and antibacterial properties.
Capric Acid is mainly used in perfume and to create artificial fruit flavors. Masking ingredients are used to cover the scent of another ingredient.
Interestingly, capric acid has a rancid scent on its own.
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What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Perfuming
A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Alternative names
Decanoic Acid
Decylic Acid
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Capric Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74803
INCI Name
CAPRIC ACID
EC #
 206-376-4
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Masking, Perfuming, Surfactant
