Description

Propyl Caprylate (CAS NO 624-13-5) is a clear, colorless ester with a characteristic fruity odor, valued for its versatility as a flavor and fragrance intermediate and a specialty solvent. This compound is essential for formulators seeking a medium-chain ester with favorable solvency and organoleptic properties. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a building block or modifier in the synthesis of fruity and waxy flavor compounds and fragrance formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key reagent or solvent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a solvent for resins, polymers, and other organic materials in high-performance coatings and industrial applications.
• Plasticizer & Lubricant Additive: Acts as a processing aid or additive in polymer formulations and lubricant systems to modify flow properties.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Utilized as an emollient or carrier in cosmetic formulations for its skin-feel and solvent properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as an alkylating agent or ester component in various organic synthesis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propyl Caprylate
CAS No.	624-13-5
Molecular Formula	C11H22O2
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Propyl Octanoate; n-Propyl Caprylate; Octanoic Acid Propyl Ester; Propyl n-Octanoate; n-Propyl Octanoate; Propyl Octylate; FEMA 2954; Octanoic acid, propyl ester
EINECS	210-844-5

Quality Control

Our Propyl Caprylate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades suitable for industrial, flavor & fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications, with quality assurance protocols aligned with cGMP principles where required. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and key physical parameters are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.865
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

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