Description

Sodium Octanoate is the sodium salt of caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid. This versatile compound serves as a key intermediate and functional additive in various industrial and pharmaceutical processes. It is particularly valued for its surfactant and emulsifying properties, as well as its role in synthesis. Key industries that utilize this product include pharmaceuticals, food processing, personal care, and industrial manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as an excipient in certain formulations.
• Food Additive & Preservative: Functions as a mold inhibitor and preservative (E325) in baked goods and other food products.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a surfactant, emulsifier, and pH adjuster in soaps, creams, and lotions.
• Industrial Surfactant & Detergent: Serves as a component in cleaning agents, degreasers, and industrial emulsifiers.
• Rubber & Polymer Industry: Utilized as a processing aid or stabilizer in the production of synthetic rubbers and plastics.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a chemical reagent or buffer component in research and analytical chemistry.
• Animal Feed Additive: Used as a nutritional supplement and preservative in feed formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Octanoate
CAS No.	1984-06-1
Molecular Formula	C8H15NaO2
Molecular Weight	166.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Caprylic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Caprylate; Octanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium n-Octanoate; E325; Heptanecarboxylic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium n-Caprylate
EINECS	217-850-5

Quality Control

Our Sodium Octanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request and can support compliance with relevant standards such as FCC for food grade or pharmaceutical monographs as required.

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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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