Product Details

CasNo： 334-48-5

MF： C10H20O2

Appearance： liquid

Delivery Time： 15 days

Packing： 25kg/drum

Purity： 99%

Basic Information

Product Description

Product Name：Capric acid    

CAS No: 334-48-5

Form: powder

Product Application

A. Food & Nutraceuticals (Core Application)

Core Component of MCT Oil:​ Alongside caprylic acid, it is one of the two primary raw materials for manufacturing Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil, a critical ingredient in functional foods, medical nutrition, and sports supplements.

Natural Food Preservative:​ Used as a safe (GRAS) natural preservative in foods, especially in baked goods and dairy products.

Flavor & Food Additive:​ Its esters (e.g., ethyl decanoate) have fruity, wine-like aromas and are used as food flavors. Also serves as a processing aid.

B. Personal Care & Cosmetics (Major Application)

Ester Raw Material:​ Capric Triglyceride​ and its mixed esters with caprylic acid, produced by reacting with glycerol/polyols, are top-tier emollients, skin-conditioning agents, and solvents. They impart an extremely light, non-greasy, and silky skin feel, widely used in high-end creams, serums, sunscreens, and color cosmetics (e.g., lipsticks, foundations).

Soap & Cleansers:​ Used to make sodium caprate soap, known for rich lather and strong cleansing, often found in facial/body soaps and premium handmade soaps.

Functional Additive:​ Its antimicrobial properties are utilized in specific acne and oil-control formulations.

C. Pharmaceuticals & Veterinary

Pharmaceutical Intermediate:​ Used in synthesizing certain hormonal drugs and precursors.

Disinfectant Ingredient:​ Its salts or derivatives can be used in medicinal disinfectants.

Feed Additive:​ Serves as a natural, safe alternative to antibiotics for promoting animal growth and improving gut health.

D. Industrial Applications

Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids:​ Its esters can serve as base oils for synthetic lubricants or high-performance lubricant additives.

Plasticizers:​ Certain caprate esters act as co-plasticizers.

Perfumery:​ Used in synthesizing floral and fruity fragrance compounds.

Packaging

25kg/drum

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse. Pay special attention to its melting point (31.4°C).​ It may liquefy in warm climates and solidify in cold ones. Storage temperature should avoid frequent freeze-thaw cycles. Keep away from ignition sources, heat, and oxidizers. Typical shelf life: 2 years.