Hydroxycapric Acid
AKA “2-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID, 2-hydroxy capric acid, 2-Hydroxycapric acid, 2-hydroxy-decanoic acid, alpha-Hydroxydecanoic acid, NSC-4801, ALPHAMIXT HODA, BG SOL.”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydroxycapric acid
AKA: 2-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID, 2-hydroxy capric acid, 2-Hydroxycapric acid, 2-hydroxy-decanoic acid, Alpha-Hydroxydecanoic acid, NSC-4801, ALPHAMIXT HODA, BG SOL.
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle conditioning agent that helps soften and smooth skin, leaving it feeling hydrated and supple.
Formula
C10H20O3
Mol. Weight
188.26
CAS #
5393-81-7
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic fatty acid derivative developed in the mid-20th century for use in cosmetics and personal care products as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. No traditional use exists; it was created to provide specific texturing and stability properties in modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR