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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Item No. 45757

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Technical Information
Formal Name
decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate
CAS Number
65381-09-1
Synonyms
  • Octanoic/Decanoic Triacylglycerol
  • Octanoyl/Decanoyl Triacylglycerol
Molecular Formula
C29H54O6 (for TG(10:0/8:0/8:0))
Formula Weight
498.7
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A neat oil
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: Sparingly soluble: 1-10 mg/mlEthanol: Soluble: ≥10 mg/ml
SMILES
O=C(OCC(OC([R])=O)COC([R])=O)[R]
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a medium-chain triacylglycerol (MCT) that primarily contains caprylic acid (octanoic acid; Item No. 33674) and capric acid (decanoic acid; Item No. 20838) fatty acyl chains. MCTs containing caprylic and capric fatty acyl chains are components of coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and milk fat.1 Caprylic and capric acid-containing MCTs have been used in the preparation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and drug delivery systems for use in vitro.2,3 This product contains triacylglycerol molecular species with C8:0 and C10:0 acyl chains, including a dominant species containing capric acid in the sn-1 position and caprylic acid in the sn-2 and sn-3 positions. Formulations containing caprylic/capric triglyceride have been used in creams, lotions, and cosmetics.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Jadhav, H.B., and Annapure, U.S. Triglycerides of medium-chain fatty acids: A concise review. J. Food Sci. Technol. 60(8), 2143-2152 (2022).

    2. Azhar Shekoufeh Bahari, L., and Hamishehkar, H. The impact of variables on particle size of solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers; a comparative literature review. Adv. Pharm. Bull. 6(2), 143-151 (2016).

    3. Zulfakar, M.H., Pubadi, H., Ibrahim, S.I., et al. Medium-chain triacylglycerols (MCTs) and their fractions in drug delivery systems: A systematic review. J. Oleo. Sci. 73(3), 293-310 (2024).