Glyceryl Caprylate
Cosmetics
Glyceryl Caprylate is a glycerin monoester of caprylic acid. It is especially useful for high quality skin care preparation as an antimicrobial agent with re-fatting, moisturizing and wetting agent properties.
Glyceryl Caprylate has strong antimicrobial activities to Gram+ , Gram- bacteria and yeast.
Glyceryl Caprylate is 100% from plant origin.
Glyceryl Caprylate is 100% from plant origin.
Product name
- Glyceryl Caprylate
Physical form
- Liquid or white soft mass
CAS number
- 26402-26-6
Chemical name
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Glyceryl octanoate
Chemical Formula
- C11H22O4
Applications
- Glyceryl Caprylate can be easily used in emulsions, surfactant based products and hydroalcoholic products with a recommended use concentration of 0.3~1.0%.
It is also suitable as dispersant for active ingredients in anti-acne creams. Glyceryl Caprylate may be incorporated in the oil or water phase at any point during the emulsification process. For antimicrobial performance, a dosage of 0.8~1.0% is recommended.