Product Name: Tricaprylin

Synonyms: MCT; RATO; Caprylin; Maceight; Captex 8000; panacete 800; trioctanoylglycerol; tricapryloylglycerol; tricaprylyl glycerin; Glyceroltrioctanoate; Caprylic triglyceride; tricaprylic glyceride; glycerin tricaprylate; glyceryl trioctanoate; Glycerol trioctanoate; caprylic acid triglyceride; Glyceryl tricaprylate-caprate; 1,2,3-tris-(octanoyloxy)-propane; propane-1,2,3-triyl trioctanoate; n-octanoic acid glycerol triester; 2,3-Bis(octanoyloxy)propyl octanoate; Octanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester

CAS No.: 538-23-8

EINECS No.: 208-686-5

Molecular Formula: C27H50O6

Molecular Weight: 470.68

Brief Introduction:

Tricaprylin is a glycerol fatty acid ester (medium carbon chain) of pure plant origin, it has multiple properties such as good emulsification, dispersion, preservation, moisturizing, and stability. It is safe, mild, and easy to use, which is mainly used in skin care products and pharmaceutical preparations.

Solubility:

Soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol, insoluble in water.

Specifications of our Tricaprylin:

Test Items		Specifications
Appearance		This product is colorless or slightly yellow oily liquid
Acid Value		Should be no greater than 0.5
Hydroxyl Value		Should be no greater than 10
Peroxide Value		Should be no greater than 1
Saponification Value		Should be between 320 and 385
Identification(IR)		The infrared absorption spectrum of this product should be consistent with that of the reference substance
Alkaline Impurities		The consumption of 0.01mol/L hydrochloric acid titrant shall not exceed 0.4ml
Free Glycerol		Not more than 0.5%
Purity of Octanoic Acid		Not less than 98.0%
Water		Not more than 0.2%
Residue on Ignition		Not more than 0.1%
Heavy Metals		Not more than 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	n-hexane	Not more than 0.029%
	Chloroform	Not more than 0.006%
Bacterial Endotoxin		The amount of endotoxin contained in 1 mg of the test product should be less than 0.2EU
Microbial Limits	The total number of aerobic bacteria	Not more than 1000 CFU/g
	The total number of moulds and yeasts	Not more than 100 CFU/g
	Escherichia coli	Negative/g
Content		Calculated on the anhydrous basis, the content of C27H50O6 shall not be less than 98.0%

Applications of our Tricaprylin:

♔ Pharmaceutical: 

Tricaprylin can be used as a neutral carrier, absorption enhancer or solubilizer for active ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations. It is also used as the oil phase in the preparation of water-in-oil-in-water multilayer emulsions. It can also be used to prepare stable microcapsules and microemulsions.

♔ Cosmetics:
In the cosmetics industry, Tricaprylin is used as a carrier for topical creams, lotions and cosmetics, and is also used as a lipid base and emollient to promote penetration. Due to its non-greasy and low viscosity characteristics, it has good spreadability and does not hinder the natural breathing of the skin, so it can be used in baby oils, massage oils and facial masks. It is also an excellent dispersant and acts as a solubilizer, wetting agent and adhesive in cosmetics. Tricaprylin is easily miscible with natural oils and surfactants and is the fat component of two-phase foam baths. It has good compatibility with organic and inorganic sunscreen ingredients and is also used in sunscreens. Tricaprylin is also used as a fixative for perfumes or fragrances.

Packaging:

5g/bottle, 10g/bottle, 20g/bottle, 30g/bottle, 50g/bottle, 100g/bottle or according to the specific requirements from customers.

Recommended Storage Conditions:

Short-term storage at room temperature; more than three months is best stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius; more than one year is best stored at -20±5 degrees Celsius.

Shelf Life:

24 months if stored under above conditions.