CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810)

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used primarily in many industrial processes and as an additive to certain products. 
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used for a variety of applications in industries such as lubricants & greases, metalworking fluids, coatings & adhesives, cosmetics & personal care, food & nutrition, pharmaceutical, and plastics & rubber.
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used as a chemical intermediate, lubricant, solubilizer for mineral oils, and flotation aid in the oil and gas industry. 

CAS Number: 68937-75-7
EC Number: 273-086-2
CHEMICAL NAME: Octanoic/Decanoic Acid
Molecular Formula: C9H18O2
Molecular Weight: 158.23802 g/mol

SYNONYMS:
Octanoic acid, Caprylic acid, 1-Heptanecarboxylic acid, Octylic acid, Octoic acid, C8:0 (lipid numbers), Decanoic acid, Capric acid, Decylic acid, C10:0 (lipid numbers), Octocapric acid, Fettsuren, C8-10, Fatty Acid C8-C10, Fatty acids, C8-1O, Fatty acids, C8-10, Fatty acids-(C8-C10), C8-10 Caprylic Capric, Fatty acids, C8-10, Fettsuren, C8-10, Fatty acids-(C8-C10), Octocapric acid, Fettsuren, C8-10, Fatty Acid C8-C10, Fatty acids, C8-1O, Fatty acids, C8-10, Fatty acids-(C8-C10), C8-10 Caprylic Capric, Caprylic-Capric Acid Blen, Caprylic-Capric Acid Blend

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is in the form of a pale yellow liquid. Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is not classified as dangerous according to the EEC directive.
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is a mixture of octanoic and decanoic short-chain fatty acids made entirely from vegetable oil sources. 

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) typically consists of between 53 percent to 63 percent C8 and 36 percent to 47 percent C10. 
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is useful for many industrial processes and is shipped as a light-yellow liquid in convenient drums or iso tanks.
When in liquid form, Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is almost colourless and with a characteristic odour. 

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) has antifungal properties, and is also used as a herbicide as well as in the preparation of plasticisers and lacquers. 
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) has a role as an antifeedant, a plant metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite and an algal metabolite. 
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. 

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is a conjugate acid of a nonanoate. It derives from a hydride of a nonane.
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is a non flammable
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.

USES and APPLICATIONS of CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810):
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is mainly applied to the manufacture of: Amines, esters, fatty alcohols, peroxides, fragrances, flavors, surface finishing, lubricants, metal soaps, cosmetics, animal feed, chemical, paper, plastics, detergents, chemicals, resins and coatings.
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) has antifungal properties, and is also used as a herbicide as well as in the preparation of plasticisers and lacquers. 

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints, polishes and waxes, air care products and plant protection products.

Other release to the environment of Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Release to the environment of Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) can occur from industrial use: industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal) and industrial abrasion processing with high release rate (e.g. sanding operations or paint stripping by shot-blasting). 

Other release to the environment of Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials). 

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) can be found in complex articles, with no release intended: vehicles and machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines). 

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) can be found in products with material based on: plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones), fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys), leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture) and paper used for packaging (excluding food packaging).

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, washing & cleaning products, lubricants and greases, polishes and waxes, plant protection products and fertilisers.
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used in the following areas: agriculture, forestry and fishing, formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur.
Other release to the environment of Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used in the following products: polymers, pH regulators and water treatment products, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints, inks and toners, fertilisers and metal working fluids.
Release to the environment of Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used in the following products: polymers, textile treatment products and dyes, pH regulators and water treatment products, adhesives and sealants, leather treatment products, washing & cleaning products and lubricants and greases.
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur and chemicals.
Release to the environment of Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles and as processing aid.

Release to the environment of Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used primarily in many industrial processes and as an additive to certain products. 
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is a chemical intermediate and lubricant, a solubilizer for mineral oils and a flotation aid frequently used in the oil and gas industry. 

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is also employed in the production of medium chain triglycerides (MCT), synthetic fats that are used medicinally by people unable to tolerate other types of fat.
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used for a variety of applications in industries such as lubricants & greases, metalworking fluids, coatings & adhesives, cosmetics & personal care, food & nutrition, pharmaceutical, and plastics & rubber.

Industrial Applications: Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used as a chemical intermediate, lubricant, solubilizer for mineral oils, and flotation aid in the oil and gas industry. 
Food Industry: Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is employed in the production of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are used medicinally by individuals unable to tolerate other types of fats. 

Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals: Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is utilized in the production of esters for perfumery, soaps, and cosmetics due to antimicrobial properties. 

Agriculture: Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) acts as an antimicrobial pesticide and food contact surface sanitizer in commercial food handling establishments. 
Lubricants and Greases: Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is used in the Manufacture of Synthetic Lubricants, Hydraulic Fluids and Refrigerant Lubricant: 

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) acts as a Corrosion and Rust Inhibitor in Antifreeze
Food and Flavor: Intermediate to make MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides)
Metal Working Fluids: Solubilizer for Mineral Oils Oil and Gas: Flotation Aid

BENEFITS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810):
*Antimicrobial Properties: 
Effective against bacteria, yeast, and molds, making it valuable as a preservative and sanitizer. 

*Digestive Health Support:
Medium-chain triglycerides derived from these acids are known to support digestive health and promote ketone production, beneficial in ketogenic and low-carb diets.

PREPARATION OF CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810):
Caprylic/Capric Acid (C810) is obtained from fractionation of a lauric-type oil.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810):
CAS No.: 68937-75-7
EC No.: 273-086-2
Molecular Formula: C9H18O2
Molecular Weight: 158.23802
CBNumber: CB2931874
Properties:
Boiling Point: 254.5ºC
Melting Point: 12.4ºC
Density: N/A
Vapor Pressure: 1Pa at 20℃
Refractive Index: N/A
Water Solubility: 205mg/L at 20℃
LogP: 2.82160
pKa: 5.5 (at 20 ℃)

PSA: 37.30000
Flash Point: N/A
Appearance: N/A
Storage Condition: 2-8°C
Chemical Information:
InChI: InChI=1S/C9H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(10)11/h2-8H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
InChIKey: FBUKVWPVBMHYJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: C(O)(=O)CCCCCCCC
Canonical SMILES: CCCCCCCCC(=O)O
CAS DataBase Reference: Fatty acids, C8-10 (CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference: Fatty acids, C8-10 (68937-75-7)
EPA Substance Registry System: Fatty acids, C8-10 (68937-75-7)
Boiling point: 246℃[at 101 325 Pa]

vapor pressure: 1Pa at 20℃
pka: 5.5[at 20 ℃]
Water Solubility: 205mg/L at 20℃
InChI: InChI=1S/C9H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(10)11/h2-8H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
InChIKey: FBUKVWPVBMHYJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: C(O)(=O)CCCCCCCC
LogP: 3.1 at 23℃
EPA Substance Registry System: Fatty acids, C8-10 (68937-75-7)
CBNumber:CB2931874
Molecular Formula:C9H18O2
Molecular Weight:158.23802
MOL File:68937-75-7.mol

FIRST AID MEASURES of CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810):
-Description of first-aid measures:
*If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. 
*In case of skin contact:
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
*In case of eye contact:
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
*If swallowed:
Rinse mouth with water.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810):
-Environmental precautions:
No special environmental precautions required.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Sweep up and shovel. 
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810):
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
-Further information:
No data available

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810):
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection. 
*Skin protection:
Handle with gloves. 
Wash and dry hands.
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
*Body Protection:
Choose body protection in relation to its type
*Respiratory protection:
Respiratory protection is not required. 
-Control of environmental exposure:
No special environmental precautions required.

HANDLING and STORAGE of CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810):
-Precautions for safe handling:
*Hygiene measures:
General industrial hygiene practice.
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Store in cool place. 
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC ACID (C810):
-Reactivity:
No data available
-Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
-Conditions to avoid:
No data available