# Capric Acid

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/capric-acid
CAS: 334-48-5

Smells of: fatty, creamy, coconut-like
Role: fixative, softener

Capric Acid has a fatty, slightly waxy scent that opens with a creamy, coconut-like sweetness. It develops into a more rounded, soft profile that can add a subtle richness to formulations. In a formula, it acts as a fixative and can help to enhance the longevity of other notes, particularly in gourmand or tropical compositions. It pairs well with other fatty acids and esters, as well as with sweet notes like vanilla and caramel. The typical dose in this catalogue is around 0.250%, with a range of 0.211% to 0.29%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 2 formulas.
- Dose: 0.20% to 0.30%, average 0.25%.

- Usually weighed alongside: Lindenol, Beta Damascone, Phenyl Acetic Acid, Cis-3-Hexenol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Linalool.


## Citing this
Cite as: "Capric Acid — Dupe Hacking raw material profile", https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/capric-acid