Tricaprylin

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Tricaprylin, also known as glyceryl trioctanoate, is a triester of glycerin and caprylic acid, a triacylglycerol.

Product Details

Formula:

C27H50O6

CAS Number:

538-23-8

Also Known As:

Glycerol tricaprylate; Glyceryl trioctanoate; 1,2,3-trioctanoylglycerol; Octanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester

applications:

Tricaprylin is used as an emollient, solvent, and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics and as a carrier for drug formulations.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless to light yellow liquid

Boiling Point, °C

233

Density, g/cm3

0.954

Flash Point, °C

225

Melting point, °C

10

Molecular weight, g/mol

470.68

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.4482

COMMERCIAL REQUESTS ONLY

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Tricaprylin supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Structure:

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