MASCID® 0898 is a versatile ingredient that serves various roles across several industries. In the realm of personal care, it contributes to fragrances and perfumes, enhancing the sensory experience of products. In chemical and industrial manufacturing, it acts as an intermediate and defoamer, optimizing processes and formulations. Additionally, in food and nutrition, it supports nutraceuticals and supplements, adding value to dietary products. In the field of agriculture and feed, it aids in agricultural pest control by promoting effective practices. Furthermore, within Healthcare and Pharma, it plays a significant role in API manufacturing and pharmaceutical processing, contributing to critical health-related procedures.

Ingredient Name: Caprylic Acid

Chemical Name: Octanoic acid

CAS Number: 124-07-2

Functions: Defoamer, Fatty Acid & Lipid, Intermediate, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

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
Ingredient Name
Agrochemical Functions
Base Chemicals Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
124-07-2
Ingredients
Caprylic Acid
Food Additive Number
E 570, INS 570
EC No.
204-677-5

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Base Chemicals End Uses
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Applications
  • Esters production
  • Agriculture coatings
  • Pharmaceutical (as MCT)
  • Hospital Disinfectant

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value383 - 390mg KOH/gAOCS Te 1a-64
Saponification Value384 - 391mg KOH/gAOCS T1 1a-64
Iodine Valuemax. 0.5gI₂/100gAOCS Tg 1a-64
Titre Value15 - 17°CAOCS Tr 1a-64
Color (Lovibond 5 ¼")max. 0.3R 3.0YR/YAMT-FGQ-F09
Caproic (C6)max. 1
Caprylic (C8)min. 98
Capric (C10)max. 1.5
Othersmax. 0.5

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance