Description

Capric Acid Sodium Salt is the sodium salt of capric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid. This compound serves as a versatile surfactant and emulsifying agent, valued for its stability and mild properties. It is a key ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, food, and pharmaceutical industries seeking effective and safe formulation components.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a gentle surfactant, emulsifier, and cleansing agent in soaps, shampoos, creams, and lotions.
• Food Industry: Functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and antimicrobial agent in various food products and packaging.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as an excipient in tablet and capsule formulations, and in topical medicinal preparations.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a intermediate in chemical synthesis and a component in lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in microbiological media and as a standard in analytical chemistry.
• Cleaning Products: Incorporated into industrial and institutional cleaners for its degreasing and foaming properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Capric Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	1002-62-6
Molecular Formula	C10H19NaO2
Molecular Weight	194.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Caprate; Sodium Decanoate; Decanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Caprinic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium n-Decanoate; NSC 3340; UNII-4VX4Y4A8PJ
EINECS	213-686-1

Quality Control

Our Capric Acid Sodium Salt is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with relevant standards, including food grade (FCC) and pharmaceutical (USP/EP) where applicable, are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Conforms
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.