Description

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a high-purity, semi-synthetic medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. This versatile compound serves as an exceptional, non-greasy emollient and solvent, prized for its excellent oxidative stability and skin compatibility. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, and food industries, where consistent quality and performance are paramount.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a premium emollient, solvent, and carrier oil in skin creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a solubilizer and carrier for active ingredients in topical ointments, creams, and transdermal delivery systems.
• Food & Nutritional Supplements: Employed as a carrier for flavors, colors, and fat-soluble vitamins, and as a component in specialized dietary and medical nutrition products.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a lubricant, plasticizer, and processing aid in various chemical and manufacturing processes.
• Carrier for Active Ingredients: An effective vehicle for lipophilic compounds in agrochemicals and other specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
CAS No.	73398-61-5
Molecular Formula	Typically C27H50O6 to C39H72O6 (Mixture)
Molecular Weight	~500-700 g/mol (Mixture)
Synonyms	Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil); Fractionated Coconut Oil Triglycerides; Glyceryl Tricaprylate/Caprate; Caprylic/Capric Acid Triglyceride; Octanoic/Decanoic Acid Triglyceride; MCT; Triglycerides, C8-10
EINECS	277-452-2

Quality Control

Our Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is manufactured under strict quality systems. We offer grades compliant with USP-NF, Ph. Eur., and FCC monographs where applicable, ensuring suitability for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical-chemical parameters. Our quality assurance process includes rigorous testing for residual solvents, heavy metals, and microbial limits to meet global regulatory standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	Min. 99.0% Total Triglycerides
Acid Value	Max. 0.1 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	Max. 1.0 meq/kg
Iodine Value	Max. 1.0 g I2/100g
Saponification Value	310-360 mg KOH/g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C
Microbial Limits	Complies with Ph. Eur./USP

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