CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 7377-03-9
EINECS / EC 230-936-7
CosIng Ref 86262
Chemical Name N-hydroxyoctanamide
IUPAC Name —
Formula C8H17NO2
Mol. Weight 159.23 g/mol
SMILES CCCCCCCC(=O)NO
InChIKey RGUVUPQQFXCJFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function CHELATING
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
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