Fatty Acids

• Fatty acids are comprised of hydrocarbon chains terminating with carboxylic acid groups.
• They are long chains of lipid-carboxylic acid found in fats and oils in cell membranes as a component of phospholipids and glycolipids.
• They are mainly used in the production of soap, both for cosmetic purposes and in the case of metallic soaps, as lubricants.

Caprylic Capric Acid (C8-10)

• Caprylic capric acid is mixture of octanoic and decanoic short-chain fatty acids made entirely from vegetable oil sources.
• It is a chemical intermediate and lubricant, a solubilizer for mineral oils and a flotation aid frequently used in the oil and gas industry.
• Thicken cosmetic formulations and provides a slipperiness, which in turn allows for the easy spread ability of solutions and a smooth after-touch.

Lauric Acid (C12)

• Dodecanoic Acid is a straight-chain, twelve carbon medium-chain saturated fatty acid with strong bactericidal properties the main fatty acid in coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
• It is used as an intermediate and surface active agent in an industry such as cleaning, furnishing and production of personal care products.
• In pharmaceutical, lauric acid is known to increase total serum cholesterol more than many of the other fatty acids.

Myristic Acid (C14)

• Tetradecanoic acid is a straight-chain, fourteen-carbon, long-chain saturated fatty acid and mostly found naturally in palm oil.
• Used primarily as a surfactant, cleansing and thickening agent.
• Applications in all kinds of personal care products including soaps, cleansing creams, lotions, hair conditioners, shaving products.

Oleic Acid (C18’)

• Oleic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in various vegetable oils.
• It is used commercially in the preparation of oleates and lotions, and as a pharmaceutical solvent.
• It is among the more stable fatty acids, and has a unique ability to preserve the effectiveness of more delicate ingredients such as antioxidants by protecting them from light and air degradation.