Capryloyl glycine

Capryloyl glycine (CAS 14246-53-8) is a fatty acid-amino acid conjugate formed by linking caprylic acid to glycine. It is commercially available under trade names including Lipacide C 8G and is also referred to as octanoylglycine or caprylylglycine. No E-code designation applies to this ingredient.

In personal care formulations, capryloyl glycine functions as a mild surfactant and sebum-regulating agent, reducing bacterial proliferation on skin by disrupting microbial membrane integrity. It also acts as a pH buffer in cleansing systems and contributes to emulsion stability by lowering interfacial tension between oil and water phases.

Capryloyl glycine is supplied as a solid and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market access. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation for cosmetic-grade compliance with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and request safety data sheets aligned with current GHS standards. Packaging formats vary by supplier volume offering.