Description

Calcium Caprylate, Monohydrate is a white, free-flowing powder that serves as a versatile calcium salt of caprylic acid. This compound is valued for its role as a stabilizer, thickener, and source of bioavailable calcium in various industrial and nutritional formulations. It is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries for its functional properties and regulatory compliance.

Application

• Food Additive: Used as a stabilizer, thickener, and firming agent in processed foods, dairy products, and baked goods.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Functions as a flow aid, lubricant, and calcium source in tablet and capsule formulations.
• Nutritional Supplement: Serves as a source of dietary calcium in vitamin and mineral premixes.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as an opacifying agent and texture modifier in creams, lotions, and powders.
• Polymer & Plastics Industry: Employed as a heat stabilizer and lubricant in PVC and other polymer processing.
• Animal Feed: Used as a nutritional calcium supplement and pelleting aid in feed manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Caprylate, Monohydrate
CAS No.	6107-56-8
Molecular Formula	C16H30CaO4 • H2O
Molecular Weight	338.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Octanoate Monohydrate; Caprylic Acid Calcium Salt Monohydrate; Calcium Di(octanoate) Monohydrate; Octanoic Acid, Calcium Salt, Monohydrate; E470a (when used as a food additive); Calcium Caprylate Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Calcium Caprylate, Monohydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets specifications for identity, purity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with relevant standards, including potential FCC or USP-NF guidelines for applicable grades, are available upon request.

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) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white, free-flowing powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Calcium Content)	≥ 11.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 6.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Microbiological Count	Contact for details

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