| MOQ: | 500 g, 1 kg o 25 kg para muestra, 1000 kg para pedido comercial |
| Embalaje Estándar: | Peso neto 25 kg o 200 kg/paquete |
| Período De Entrega: | en 3 días laborables |
| Método De Pago: | T/T,LC,OA |
| Capacidad De Suministro: | 3000 toneladas/mes |
Caprylic acid (also known as Octanoic acid, CAS 124-07-2) is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA) with the molecular formula C₈H₁₆O₂. It occurs naturally in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and mammalian milk. Our product is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic slightly rancid odor (typical for fatty acids). It is valued for its excellent solubility, antibacterial properties, and rapid metabolic conversion.
Industrially, Caprylic acid serves as a key intermediate for the synthesis of esters, lubricants, cosmetics, medicals, and food additives. Its high purity (>99%) and low impurity profile make it ideal for demanding applications.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Caprylic acid / Octanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 124-07-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C₈H₁₆O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 144.21 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| Assay (GC) | ≥99.5% |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 385 - 390 |
| Saponification Value (mg KOH/g) | 386 - 392 |
| Iodine Value (g I₂/100g) | ≤ 0.5 |
| Water Content (Karl Fischer) | ≤ 0.2% |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 20 |
| Melting Point | 16 - 17 °C |
| Boiling Point | 237 - 239 °C (at 760 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 110 °C (closed cup) |
| Density (20 °C) | 0.908 - 0.912 g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index (n ²⁰/D) | 1.427 - 1.429 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, chloroform, and most organic solvents |
| Peroxide Value | ≤ 5.0 meq/kg |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Residual Solvents | Meets EP/USP requirements |
Caprylic acid exhibits several beneficial functions due to its unique medium-chain structure:
| Industry | Typical Uses |
|---|---|
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | Emollient, cleansing agent (soaps, shampoos), preservative booster, skin conditioning. |
| Medicals | Excipient in suppositories, capsules, and topical creams; intermediate for antibiotic salts. |
| Food & Beverage | Flavoring agent (bakery, dairy), mold inhibitor in baked goods, component of MCT oil. |
| Animal Feed | Feed additive for gut health, growth promoter, and alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. |
| Industrial Chemicals | Production of caprylate esters (plasticizers, lubricants, surfactants), alkyd resins, and rubber additives. |
| Agrochemicals | Intermediate for herbicides and fungicides. |
Our Caprylic acid is produced via two complementary routes to ensure high purity and sustainability:
Quality assurance includes: