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Is Caprylic/PCA Glycerides vegetarian?

Caprylic/PCA Glycerides

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Caprylic/PCA Glycerides is the product obtained by reacting Glyceryl Caprylate with pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA), used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as L-Proline, 5-oxo-, 2-hydroxy-3-[(1-oxooctyl)oxy]propyl ester
INCI name Caprylic/PCA Glycerides
CAS number 94530-44-6
CosIng ID 96995
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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