Cetyl caprylate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Cetyl caprylate, an ester of caprylic acid (caprylate) is used in cosmetic preparations. Cetyl caprylate contains the fatty acid alcohol cetyl alcohol (1-hexadecanol) as alcoholic component. The substance acts as an emollient.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020