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Mosselman Caprylic Acid (124-07-2)

Mosselman Caprylic Acid (124-07-2) caprylic acid or octanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid with a chain length of 8 carbons which occurs in coconut- and palm kernel oil.

INCI Name: Caprylic Acid

Ingredient Name: Caprylic Acid

CAS Number: 124-07-2

Functions: Emulsifier, Lubricant

Chemical Family: Fatty Acids, Organic Acids

Synonyms: 1-Heptanecarboxylic Acid, Caprylic Acid, N-Caprylic Acid, N-Octanoic Acid, N-Octoic Acid, N-Octylic Acid, Neo-Fat 8, Octoic Acid, Octylic Acid

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    INCI Name
    Ingredient Name
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    CAS No.
    124-07-2
    EC No.
    204-677-5

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    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Colourless to slightly yellow liquid
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 0.5%
    Water Contentmax. 0.2%
    Drop Point14°C
    Titer14-18°C
    Fatty Acid Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    C8 Caprylic Acid Contentmin. 99%
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Iodine Valuemax. 1g I₂/100 g
    Colormax. 5Y/0.6RLovibond 5 ¼ ”
    Acid Value382-391mg KOH/g
    Saponification Value383-392mg KOH/g

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