Sodium Caprate
AKA “Sodium decanoate, Decanoic acid, sodium salt, Capric acid, RefChem:887382, DTXCID207351”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium caprate
AKA: Sodium decanoate, Decanoic acid, Sodium salt, Capric acid, RefChem:887382, DTXCID207351
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleanser that removes oil and impurities from skin and hair. It helps create a soft, creamy lather while being mild enough for daily use.
Formula
C10H19NaO2
Mol. Weight
194.25
CAS #
1002-62-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Strengthens Barrier
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Anti-Aging
Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic salt derived from capric acid (a naturally occurring fatty acid found in coconut and palm oils). Created in the early-to-mid 20th century as a preservative and antimicrobial agent for use in cosmetics and personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Capric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydroxycapric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Caprate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Undecanoic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Capric Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydroxycapric Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
SODIUM SALT
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Regulation of tight junction permeability by sodium caprate in human keratinocytes and reconstructed epidermis.
Kurasawa M, Kuroda S, Kida N, Murata M, Oba A et al.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications, 2009
Combating Lead/HFD Neurotoxicity in Rats: The Synergistic Effect of 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles.
Saleh SR, Atef E, Maher AM, Ghareeb DA, Sheta E et al.
Biological trace element research, 2026
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR