CAPRYLIC (CAPRIC) ACID (C8 / C10)

Appearance

Pale yellow liquid with a rancid odor

Function

Caprylic acid is used commercially in the production of esters used in perfumery and also in the manufacture of dyes. Caprylic acid is an antimicrobial pesticide used as a food contact surface sanitizer in commercial food handling establishments on dairy equipment, food processing equipment, breweries, wineries, and beverage processing plants. Caprylic acid is taken as a dietary supplement.

Synonyms

Caprylic (Capric) Acid (C8/C10); Unifat 68; Caprylic-Capric Fatty Acid, Octanoic Acid/Decanoic Acid Blend

Storage

Keep in a cool and dry place, avoid extreme heat and cold. Store in clean, dry, preferably stainless steel, vessels or steel drums coated with resin lining such as epoxy phenolic lining.

Packages

100 ml. HDPE Bottle
1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Pharmaceuticals
food & bev.
industrial

Product Classes

Fatty acids
flavors
nutritional supplements
acidulants
oils
emollient & esters

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 135øC
Melting Point: 16.7 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 144.21 g/mol