Caproic Acid
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 142-62-1
EINECS / EC 205-550-7
CosIng Ref 74804
Chemical Name Hexanoicacid,
Formula C6H12O2
Mol. Weight 116.16 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emulsifying
Secondary Functions SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING; FRAGRANCE; SURFACTANT - CLEANSING; PERFUMING
Origin Synthetic
Category Emulsifiers
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