Description

Monocaprylin is a monoglyceride derived from caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid. This versatile compound serves as a multifunctional ingredient, prized for its emulsifying, stabilizing, and antimicrobial properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking to improve product texture, shelf life, and efficacy.

Application

• Food Industry: Acts as an effective emulsifier and stabilizer in baked goods, dairy products, margarines, and whipped toppings.
• Pharmaceuticals: Utilized as a solubilizer and absorption enhancer in drug delivery systems and topical formulations.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as an emollient and consistency factor in creams, lotions, and ointments.
• Antimicrobial Agent: Leverages its inherent antimicrobial properties for preservation in various applications.
• Industrial Applications: Used as a intermediate or additive in lubricants, plasticizers, and other chemical synthesis processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monocaprylin
CAS No.	19670-49-6
Molecular Formula	C11H22O4
Molecular Weight	218.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Monooctanoylglycerol; Glycerol 1-monooctanoate; Glyceryl monocaprylate; 1-Capryloyl-rac-glycerol; Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol; rac-1-Monooctanoylglycerol; Caprylic acid monoglyceride; Glycerin monocaprylate
EINECS	243-208-4

Quality Control

Our Monocaprylin is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and we can support compliance with relevant standards such as FCC for food-grade material.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Monoglyceride Content)	≥ 90.0 %
Free Glycerol	≤ 2.0 %
Free Fatty Acid (as Caprylic)	≤ 3.0 %
Water Content	≤ 1.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details

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