Caprylic Acid

Origin: India
CAS Number: 0124-07-02
HS Code: 2915.90.20

IUPAC Name: octanoic acid
Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.2100
Synonyms & Trade Names: Caprylic acid; n-Caprylic acid; n-Octanoic acid
Purity / Assay (%): 98% min
Grade / Quality Level: Technical Grade

Physical Form: Liquid
Concentration: Pure substance
Appearance / Color: Clear to slightly colored liquid
Odor: Mild rancid
Melting Point (°C): 16.0000
Boiling Point (°C): 239
Density (g/cm³): 0.9100
Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble
Signal Word: Warning
GHS Hazard Class: Skin irritant
H-Statements: H315|H319
P-Statements: P264|P280|P305+P351+P338
REACH Status: Registered
Drug Precursor Status: Non-precursor
Storage Class (GHS): 10
Storage Conditions: Cool, dry place

Technical Document

Overview of Caprylic Acid
Caprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid compound with a chemical formula of C8H16O2. The chemical is a light-yellow liquid with a mild odor at room temperature. Traces of caprylic acid are found primarily on coconut oil and the compound is purified through distillation. Due to high acidity, the chemical quickly burns with oxygen under heat and corrodes metals.
Manufacturing Process
Initially, palm oil is extracted from palm fruit. The crude oil is refined, bleached, and deodorized to produce RBD palm oil. The fabrication of caprylic acid is achieved by the saponification of palm oil. Saponification is the process of breaking down triglycerides in oil to form fatty acid chains and glycerine. Fractional distillation of fatty acid and glycerol yields caprylic acid. The melting point of various fatty acid chains varies. Fractional distillation collects the fatty acid distillate by allowing it to evaporate and condense at a specific temperature. Glycerol as a by-product is removed and fatty acid chains of caprylic acid are purified.