Potassium Caprate
AKA “Potassium decanoate, Capric acid, potassium salt, UNII-286587JSCN, EINECS 235-910-9, N-DECANOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, RefChem:175437”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Potassium caprate
AKA: Potassium decanoate, Capric acid, Potassium salt, UNII-286587JSCN, EINECS 235-910-9, N-DECANOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, RefChem:175437
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle plant-derived cleanser that removes oil and impurities while keeping skin feeling soft and balanced.
Formula
C10H19KO2
Mol. Weight
210.35
CAS #
13040-18-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A potassium salt of capric acid derived from coconut and palm oils. Coconut has been used traditionally in tropical regions for skincare; the potassium salt is a modern chemical derivative used as an emulsifier.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Capric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydroxycapric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Potassium Caprate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Capric Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydroxycapric Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR