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.
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.