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Octyl caprylate

CAS: 2306-88-9

Overview

Octyl caprylate (CAS 2306-88-9 ), also known as octyl octanoate, is a synthetic ester produced from caprylic acid and octanol. Registered under FEMA 2811 , it functions as an emollient, lubricant, and solvent carrier.

This versatile chemical serves as a flavoring agent across personal care, food, and industrial applications. In personal care formulations, it acts as a lightweight emollient and solvent carrier for active ingredients.

It is commonly found in skin creams, sunscreens, and color cosmetics. Food and flavor manufacturers use it as a FEMA-approved flavoring ingredient, contributing fatty, creamy top notes to various products.

It is frequently utilized in confectionery, dairy, and beverage products. Industrial lubricant formulators incorporate it as a base fluid or additive in metalworking fluids and specialty lubricants.

These applications are ideal where low viscosity and good lubricity are required. It also functions as a solvent for fragrance compounds and lipophilic actives in both rinse-off and leave-on systems.

Octyl caprylate is supplied as a clear, low-viscosity liquid in drum and IBC quantities. Food-grade material meeting specific standards is available for flavor applications to ensure safety.

Cosmetic and technical grades serve personal care and industrial end uses. Purity levels typically range from 98% upward depending on the intended application and specific customer requirements.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point-18.1 °C
Boiling Point306.8 °C
Density0.859 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point>230 °F
Odorat 100.00 %. coconut oily fruity
Vapor Pressure0.015Pa at 20℃
Refractive Indexn 20/D 1.435(lit.)
Log P7.09

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Storage Class10 - Combustible liquids

Other Names

Octyl octanoate | Octanoic acidoctyl ester | n-Octyl caprylate | MM00XO86JQ | RefChem:167890 | Caprylic acidoctyl ester

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
2306-88-9
EC Number
218-980-5
Mol. Weight
256.42
Category
Solvents

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