Description

Glyceryl Tricaprylate/Caprate/Laurate is a mixed triester of glycerol with caprylic, capric, and lauric fatty acids, functioning as a versatile emollient and solubilizer. This compound is valued for its excellent skin feel, stability, and ability to enhance the solubility of active ingredients in complex formulations. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking high-performance, multifunctional excipients.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a solubilizer and carrier for lipophilic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in topical and transdermal drug delivery systems.
• Food-Grade Lubricant & Release Agent: Employed in food processing machinery and as a non-stick agent for baking and confectionery.
• Industrial Lubricants and Plasticizers: Serves as a bio-based component in specialty lubricants and as a plasticizer for polymers.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of more complex esters and surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glyceryl Tricaprylate/Caprate/Laurate
CAS No.	68991-68-4
Molecular Formula	Mixture of C27H50O6, C33H62O6, C39H74O6
Molecular Weight	Variable (Mixture)
Synonyms	Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride; Mixed Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglycerides; Glyceryl Tri(Caprylate/Caprate/Laurate); Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Blend; Triglycerides, C8-10-12; Triciaprylin/Tricaprin/Trilaurin Mixture; GTCC/GTCL Blend; INCI: Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glyceryl Tricaprylate/Caprate/Laurate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets specifications for identity, purity, and key physical parameters. We can supply material compliant with relevant standards for cosmetic (ISO 22716), food, and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage or after opening, consider storing under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to maintain optimal quality. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg
Saponification Value	Contact for details
Iodine Value	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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