Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate

AKA “Dermosoft dgmc, diglyceryl monocaprate, Sunsoft Q-10D, Cremercoor PG2 C10, JX7WXJ41DH, Decanoic acid, 3-(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl ester, Capric acid, monoester with diglycerol, 3-DIHYDROXYPROPOXY)-2-HYDROXYPROPYL DECANOATE, DTXSID201021384, RefChem:866529”

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Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-2 caprate

AKA: Dermosoft dgmc, Diglyceryl monocaprate, Sunsoft Q-10D, Cremercoor PG2 C10, JX7WXJ41DH, Decanoic acid, 3-(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl ester, Capric acid, Monoester with diglycerol, 3-DIHYDROXYPROPOXY)-2-HYDROXYPROPYL DECANOATE, DTXSID201021384, RefChem:866529

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Effective at 13.5%

Formula

C16H32O6

Mol. Weight

320.42

CAS #

156153-06-9

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

UV Protection

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyglyceryl ester emulsifier derived from capric acid (found in coconut oil). Used in cosmetics for emulsification and skin conditioning.