Glyceryl Caprate

Glyceryl Caprate

AKA “1-Decanoyl-rac-glycerol, Monodecanoin, 1-decanoylglycerol, Decanoin, Glyceryl 1-caprate, Glyceryl-1-caprate, 3-PROPANETRIOL DECANOIC ACID MONOESTER”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl caprate

AKA: 1-Decanoyl-rac-glycerol, Monodecanoin, 1-decanoylglycerol, Decanoin, Glyceryl 1-caprate, Glyceryl-1-caprate, 3-PROPANETRIOL DECANOIC ACID MONOESTER

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight moisturizer derived from coconut that softens and smooths skin while helping your products absorb evenly.

Formula

C13H26O4

Mol. Weight

246.34

CAS #

26402-22-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

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 synthetic ester combining glycerin with capric acid (naturally found in coconut oil). Created in the 20th century as a modern emulsifier and preservative booster with no traditional use history.