Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (CAS 78418-01-6): The Oil-Soluble BHA That Goes Where Ordinary Salicylic Acid Can't
A practical supplier guide to Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (CAS 78418-01-6, beta-LHA): what the molecule is (C15H20O4, MW 264, EINECS 417-790-1, white to almost white powder to crystal, mp 115 C, soluble in methanol, oil-compatible), why the lipophilic version reaches the sebaceous environment where salicylic acid cannot, formulation and use-level tips, handling and COA notes, and smart pairings with salicylic/azelaic acid, alpha-arbutin, kojic acid, L-ascorbic acid, glabridin, squalane, GHK-Cu, argireline, sodium lauroylsarcosinate, citric acid, vitamin A1 retinol and urea.
