# Caprylic Acid

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/caprylic-acid
CAS: 124-07-2

Smells of: fatty, creamy
Role: fixative / softener

Caprylic Acid has a fatty, slightly waxy scent that is reminiscent of coconut and dairy. It opens with a soft, creamy note that can add a subtle richness to a formula. As it develops, it maintains a smooth, rounded quality that can help to soften sharper notes and create a more cohesive blend. In compositions, it acts as a fixative, enhancing longevity and stability while providing a gentle, natural warmth. It pairs well with floral and fruity notes, as well as with other fatty acids to create a fuller, more rounded base. The typical dose in this catalogue is around 0.145%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 1 formulas.
- Dose: 0.15% to 0.15%, average 0.15%.

- Usually weighed alongside: Vanillin, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Acetate, Methyl Anthranilate, Indole, Cis-Jasmone.


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