Caproic acid (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Caproic acid; Hexanoic acid; Pentanecarboxylic acid

Definition
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Monocarboxylic acid - CH2(CH2)6COOH, a liquid soluble in ethanol and ether Occurs as glycerol ester in butter. In cosmetic products the monocarboxylic acid is used as emulsifier.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020