Synonym(s)
CAS number: 29051-57-8
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Sodium is the element sodium, caproyl is the fatty acid component capric acid, lactylate is the salt/ester of lactyl lactic acid.
Sodium caproyl lactylate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as an emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together).
Sodium caproyl lactylate is also used as a food emulsifier.
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