Synonym(s)
Caprylic acid methyl ester; CAS number: 111-11-5; methyl ester; Methyl n-octanoates; Methyl octanoates; octanoic acid
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Methyl caprylate in international usage refers to the water-insoluble methyl ester of caprylic acid (octanoic acid) with the molecular formula: C9H18O2. Methyl caprylate is used in cosmetic formulations. The methyl ester of caprylic acid acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it) and as a skin care product.
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Caprylates are referred to as caprates in the German language. In contrast, the INCI term "Caprate" (German: Caprinate) describes the esters of capric acid.
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