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Biomaterials

Symrise launches biobased caprylyl glycol

by Craig Bettenhausen
April 23, 2022 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 100, Issue 14

 

A structure of caprylyl glycol.

The food and personal care ingredient maker Symrise has launched plant-derived caprylyl glycol, also known as 1,2-octanediol, a moisturizing and antimicrobial ingredient used in lotions and other personal care products. Most caprylyl glycol is made by a petrochemical process. Biobased routes include the oxidation of caprylic acid, a component of coconut and palm oil, and the use of ethanol-derived ethylene in the conventional synthesis. Symrise will only say it is using proprietary technology.

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