1. Product Overview & Specifications

Chemical Identity

• INCI Name: Caprylohydroxamic Acid
• CAS No.: 7377-03-9
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₇NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 159.23 g/mol
• EINECS: 230-936-7

Technical Parameters

Comparative Analysis

2. Key Applications

Core Functional Roles

• Preservative Alternative: Replaces formaldehyde-releasing agents, parabens, and phenoxyethanol in cosmetics.
• Metal Chelation: Binds Fe²⁺/Fe³⁺ (log K = 28.1 for Fe³⁺), inhibiting microbial growth.
• Dermocosmetic Benefits: Moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties for sensitive skin formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Use: FDA-approved component with established safety in topical applications.

Recommended Formulations

• Facial care: Creams, serums, toners
• Hair care: Shampoos, conditioners
• Body care: Lotions, sunscreens
• Preservative-boosting systems

3. Functional Advantages

• Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity (Gram+/Gram- bacteria, fungi)
• pH stability range: 3.0-8.5
• Synergistic effect with 1,2-hexanediol (1:1 ratio enhances efficacy 3×)
• Non-cytotoxic at ≤0.5% concentration (OECD 439 validated)

4. Industry Use Cases

Case Study 1: Preservative Optimization

Challenge: Reformulate baby shampoo to eliminate MIT while maintaining 24M shelf-life.
Solution: 0.35% Caprylohydroxamic Acid + 1% Glyceryl Caprylate
Result: Microbial stability (USP 51/61 compliance), 98% consumer acceptance rate.

Case Study 2: Anti-Dandruff Formulation

Challenge: Reduce Malassezia furfur colonization without zinc pyrithione.
Solution: 0.5% Caprylohydroxamic Acid + 2% Salicylic Acid
Result: 73% reduction in fungal load (PCR-verified), 42% decrease in scaling.

5. Client Success Stories

Guangdong Hainuokewei Bio-Medical

• Application: Sensitive skin moisturizer
• Outcome: Preservative efficacy achieved at 0.2% concentration
• Certification: ECOCERT Cosmos Natural compliance

Hubei Fangde New Materials

• Application: Color-protection shampoo
• Outcome: 18-month stability with ≤10 CFU/mL microbial count
• Certification: ISO 22716:2007 GMP compliance

6. Inquiry & Technical Support

Request product specifications, COA, or formulation guidance:

• Email: info@vivalr.com
• Tel: (86) 15866781826

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