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CAPRYLIC CAPRIC ACID

Caprylic capric acid is used primarily in many industrial processes and as an additive to certain products.Caprylic capric acid 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 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.

CAS Number: 68937-75-7 

SYNONYM: 
Softisan 378; Caprylic/capric/palmitic/stearic triglyceride; 77944-79-7; aprylic/capric/lauric triglyceride; 68991-68-4; Coconut oil, transesterification products with decanoic acid mixed ester with glycerol octanoate; odo; Einecs 277-452-2; MEDIUM-CHAINTRIGLYCERIDE; CAPRYLİC CAPRİC ACİDS; Caprylic Capric Acid; Decanoyl and octanoyl glycerides; Mixed decanoyl octanoyl glycerides; Glycerin, mixed triester with caprylic acid and capric acid; Caprylic Capric Acid; Octanoic/decanoic acid triglyceride; Caprylic acid, capric acid triglyceride; Caprylic acid, capric acid, triglyceride; EINECS 265-724-3; Glycerol octanoate decanoate; Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; CAPRYLİC CAPRİC ACİDS; odo

Caprylic capric acid (from the Latin word capra, meaning "goat"), also known under the systematic name octanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid and carboxylic acid with the structural formula CH3(CH2)6CO2H. Caprylic capric acid is a colorless oily liquid that is minimally soluble in water with a slightly unpleasant rancid-like smell and taste.  Salts and esters of octanoic acid are known as octanoates or caprylates. Caprylic capric acid is a common industrial chemical, which is produced by oxidation of the C8 aldehyde.  Caprylic capric acid is compounds are found naturally in the milk of various mammals and as a minor constituent of coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Two other acids are named after goats via the Latin word capra: caproic acid (C6) and capric acid (C10). Together, these three fatty acids comprise 15% of the fatty acids in goat milk fat. Caprylic/capric acid is used commercially in the production of esters used in perfumery and also in the manufacture of dyes.

Caprylic capric acid is an antimicrobial pesticide used as a food contact surface sanitizer in commercial food handling establishments on dairy equipment, food processing equipment, breweries, wineries, and beverage processing plants. Caprylic capric acid is also used as disinfectant in health care facilities, schools/colleges, animal care/veterinary facilities, industrial facilities, office buildings, recreational facilities, retail and wholesale establishments, livestock premises, restaurants, and hotels/motels. In addition, Caprylic/capric acid is used as an algicide, bactericide, fungicide, and herbicide in nurseries, greenhouses, garden centers, and interiors, and on ornamentation. Products containing Caprylic/capric acid are formulated as soluble concentrate/liquids and ready-to-use liquids. 
Caprylic capric acid plays an important role in the body's regulation of energy input and output, a function which is performed by the hormone ghrelin.

The sensation of hunger is a signal that the body requires an input of energy in the form of food consumption. Ghrelin stimulates hunger by triggering receptors in the hypothalamus. In order to activate these receptors, ghrelin must undergo a process called acylation in which Caprylic capric acid acquires an -OH group, and Caprylic/capric acid provides this by linking at a specific site on ghrelin molecules. Other fatty acids in the same position have similar effects on hunger. The acid chloride of Caprylic capric acid is used in the synthesis of perfluorooctanoic acid. Caprylic capric acid is taken as a dietary supplement. In the body, Caprylic capric acid would be found as octanoate, or unprotonated Caprylic capric acid. Some studies have shown that medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) can help in the process of excess calorie burning, and thus weight loss  however, a systematic review of the evidence concluded that the overall results are inconclusive.  Also, interest in MCTs has been shown by endurance athletes and the bodybuilding community, but MCTs have not been found to be beneficial to improved exercise performance. 

IUPAC NAME: 
Decanoic Acid, Octanoic acid

TRADE NAME: 
Bergazid C8C10

OTHER NAME: 
16577-52-9; 15696-43-2; 18312-04-4; 20195-23-7; 20543-04-8; 60903-69-7; 67816-08-4; 68957-64-2 

Caprylic capric acid has been studied as part of a ketogenic diet to treat children with intractable epilepsy.  Caprylic/capric acid is currently being researched as a treatment for essential tremor.Preparation of food ingredients, pharmaceutical additive, flavour diluent, medium chain triglycerides, customised fats for medical applications, esters and surfactants for cosmetics and personal care applications, surfactants for agriculture, ore flotation and fire extinguisher applications. Production of plasticizer alcohols, flavour and perfumery compounds, synthetic lubricant and hydraulic fluids.Follow good hygiene and safety procedures. Avoid any directcontact with the product. Wash hands with soap and water after handling the product.Keep away from heat, strong acids and oxidizing agents.Rinse eye or skin thoroughly with water sufficient to insure complete removal of the chemical.

Please consult Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for more detailed information on properties, potential hazards, safe handling and First Aid treatment for this product.This product is not classified as dangerous according to the EEC directive.Used in the Manufacture of Synthetic Lubricants, Hydraulic Fluids and Refrigerant Lubricant.  Acts as a Corrosion and Rust Inhibitor in AntifreezeFood and Flavor Intermediate to make MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides)Metal Working Fluids: Solubilizer for Mineral Oils Flotation AidApplications At-a-GlanceCaprylic/capric acid is used primarily in many industrial processes and as an additive to certain products. Caprylic/capric acid 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 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.

For more information about potential uses, download our caprylic acid product specs. You can also contact us to discuss which of our many short-chain fatty acid products is best for your application.Caprylic Acid (and) Capric Acid. PALMERA A5608 Caprylic-Capric Acid Blend by KLK OLEO acts as a perfuming agent. Caprylic/capric acid is fatty acid derived from renewable vegetable oils. Caprylic capric acid contains C8 (>99%) fatty acid. Caprylic capric acid is readily biodegradable and is GMO-free.Caprylic capric acid is bovine spongiform encephalopathy/ transmissible spongiform encephalopathy-free. Caprylic/capric acid is a fragrance ingredient that is very characteristicCaprylic capric acid is derived from palm oil, ensuring Caprylic capric acid is completely free of peanuts, tree nuts, grain, dairy, eggs, fish and gluten. Under normal circumstances, you can keep caprylic/capric acid for up to a year after the posted date of manufacture. The raw product is an irritant, and you should only handle Caprylic/capric acid while wearing appropriate protective clothing.

Caprylic capric acid is a mixture of octanoic and decanoic short-chain fatty acids made entirely from vegetable oil sources.Our product typically consists of between 53 percent to 63 percent C8 and 36 percent to 47 percent C10. Caprylic capric acid is useful for many industrial processes and is shipped as a light-yellow liquid in convenient drums or isotanks. Wilfarin fatty acids are derived from both Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil and are produced from the splitting of fats at high temperature and pressure. Depending on customer requirements, they are available as broad cuts or purer fatty acids by simple or fractional distillation. Common applications for fatty acids include rubber processing, candles and cosmetic products or use as feedstock to produce derivatives such as MCTs, soap, and metallic soap. Intermediate chemicals such as fatty alcohols, fatty amines and fatty esters can also be manufactured from fatty acids.

Depending on the grade / type of fatty acids, they are available in paper bags, bulker bags, drums, IBCs, flexibags and bulk shipments.
Caprylic-capric acid is obtained from fractionation of a lauric-type oil. The product obtained has a melting point of about 7 ° C. When in liquid form, Caprylic/capric acid is almost colourless and with a characteristic odour. Also known as MCT (medium chain triglyceride) Has an almost equal composition of caprylic and capric acids. Fractionated fatty acids are 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 is a medium-chain fatty acid that is found in palm oil, coconut oil, and the milk of humans and bovines.Caprylic acid is used for epilepsy, a nerve disorder that causes uncontrollable shaking in parts of the body (essential tremor), kidney failure, digestive disorders, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Caprylic acid is sometimes given to people as part of a test used to measure gastric emptying. When taken by mouth: Caprylic acid is likely safe for most people when taken in food amounts. Caprylic capric acid  when taken by mouth as a medicine, short-term.Caprylic acid has been safely used at daily doses of 16 mg/kg for 20 days. This dose is equal to about 1.12 grams of caprylic acid per day for a person weighing 155 lbs. Side effects may include nausea, bloating, and diarrhea.

There isn't enough reliable information to know if caprylic acid is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts. Caprylic capric acid is broken down by the liver. There is some concern that people with liver disease might not be able to break down caprylic acid. This might cause blood levels of caprylic acid to increase. However, other research suggests that people with liver disease are still able to break down caprylic acid.Until more is known, use with caution.Caprylic acid can lower blood pressure. In theory, caprylic acid might cause blood pressure to go too low if used by people prone to low blood pressure. Use with caution. Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency 

People with MCAD deficiency are not able to break down caprylic acid appropriately. This can lead to increased levels of caprylic acid in the blood, which might increase the risk of comas. Avoid using.  People with MCAD deficiency are not able to break down caprylic acid appropriately. This can lead to increased levels of caprylic acid in the blood, which might increase the risk of comas. Avoid using. Caprylic capric acids are fatty short saturated chain acids present in vegetable oils such as coconut oil or palm kernel oil.In nature they can be found along with other saturated fatty acids as in the case of lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid and stearic, and in minor proportion of unsaturated fatty acids. They respond to the formula C8H16O2 (Caprylic a.) and C10H20O2 (Capric a.) corresponding to the mono carboxylic acids with saturated straight-chain with 8 to 10 carbon atoms respectively.

Caprylic/capric acid is sold as a mixture of two fatty acids. These acids are a tool of great caliber to develop all kinds of industrial products. Thanks to the properties of these acids, Caprylic capric, different markets can create different types of items for different use.The mixture of caprylic-capric acid is a room temperature liquid, slightly yellowish. This is an irritating and corrosive product. Caprylic/capric acid  is freezing point is between 5 – 7 ° C. The main applications of caprylic-capric acid is as a feedstock in the manufacture of alkyd resins for coatings, surfactants, perfumes and fragrances, metal soaps, lubricants, biocides and plasticizers, among others. Caprylic and capric acids are a very useful tool. Moreover, compared with the chemical ingredients you can envision a pretty obvious economic contrast in favor of oleochemicals.

Oleochemicals constitute an innovation in different industries. They are becoming quite profitable for different markets as opposed to alternative chemicals. The oleochemicals are naturally occurring substances that achieve the same or better results than chemical and are also environmentally friendly allowing a reduction of pollution and danger to the consumer. Today, applications of various naturally occurring acids are evident in different products and finishes. Excellent results implying a safe, effective and comfortable success are achieved. Caprylic Capric Acidadvantages ; Caprylic Capric Acid are compounds made from naturally occurring fatty acids. Caprylic/capric acid is a clear liquid and slightly sweet in taste. Besides their high fat content, texture and antioxidant properties in triglycerides, they only use them in soaps and skin care products.

Caprylic Capric AcidEmolyan; Softeners are ingredients that soften your skin. Emollients work by trapping moisture in your skin and creating a protective layer to keep moisture out. Caprylic Capric Acidis an effective skin softening agent. Caprylic Capric AcidDispersing Agent; Dispersants are parts of any chemical or organic compound that hold the ingredients together and stabilize them. Mixing other active ingredients, pigments or fragrances with a good dispersing agent prevents the ingredients from mixing together or sinking into the bottom of the mixture. The waxy and thick consistency of Caprylic Capric Triglycerides makes them an excellent dispersing agent. Caprylic Capric AcidSolvent; Solvents are ingredients that can dissolve or break down some ingredients or compounds. Ingredients are solvents based on how their molecules are created and shaped and how they interact with other substances.

Caprylic Capric Acidcan dissolve compounds designed to aggregate. While some solvents have toxic components, Caprylic Capric Aciddoes not carry these risks. Caprylic Capric AcidAntioxidant; Antioxidants work in your environment to neutralize the toxins you are exposed to every day. Antioxidants stop the chain reaction called oxidation that can age your skin and damage your body. Caprylic Capric Acidis full of antioxidants that help protect your skin and make you feel younger. Caprylic Capric Triglyceride,Caprylic Capric Acidcan be found in topical skin care products you use on and around your face.Caprylic/capric acid extends the shelf life of these products and increases the antioxidants in the product by adding a light and oil-free glow to your skin. These products include: Moisturizing face creams, anti-aging serums, sunscreens, eye cream.

Caprylic Capric Acidis a popular ingredient in makeup and other cosmetics. The ingredient distributes pigments evenly in a cosmetic formula without leaving your skin feeling sticky. These ingredients are usually listed in the following cosmetics: Lipstick, lip balm, Lip liner, cream and liquid foundations, eyeliner. Caprylic Capric Acidis of very low toxicity if available for topical use. The FDA states that Caprylic/capric acid is generally considered safe in low amounts as a food additive. This means that consuming trace amounts that may be present in your lipstick or lip balm are not toxic. If you do not have a severe allergy to coconut oil, the risk of allergic reactions triggered by the use of Caprylic Capric Triglycerides is very high. There are some environmental concerns for the use of Caprylic Capric Triglycerides. We don't know enough how Caprylic/capric acid disperses in nature and whether Capryli capric acid will eventually pose a threat to wildlife.

More research is needed to determine the safest ways to dispose of products containing Caprylic Capric Triglycerides. Current research states that Caprylic Capric Acid(Caprylic Capric Triglyceride) is safe for most people. Consuming small amounts as a food additive, sweetener or cosmetic product does not pose a risk to your health. Caprylic acid / Caprylic Capric Acid is one of the cleanest ingredients you can find as a natural alternative to chemical ingredients. skin reacts differently to different chemicals. Always be careful when using a new cosmetic or face cream. Caprylic Capric Acidis an ingredient used in soap and cosmetics. Caprylic/capric acid is usually made by combining coconut oil with glycerin. This component is sometimes called capric triglyceride. Caprylic/capric acid is sometimes mistakenly referred to as fractionated coconut oil.

Caprylic Capric Acidhas been widely used for more than 50 years. Caprylic capric acid smoothes the skin and acts as an antioxidant. Caprylic capric acid also binds other ingredients together and can be used as a kind of preservative to make active ingredients in cosmetics last longer. Caprylic Capric Acidis valuable as a more natural alternative to other synthetic chemicals found in topical skin products. Companies that claim their products to be "all natural" or "organic" often contain Caprylic Capric Triglyceride. Although technically made from natural ingredients, Caprylic Capric Acidused in products is generally nature. A chemical process separates the oily liquid so that the product. A chemical process separates the oily liquid so a "pure" version can be added to the products.Caprylic capric acid is low viscosity, softener and lubricant that does not feel greasy.

Caprylic capric acid is widely used especially in "oil-free" products. Caprylic/capric acid is a great advantage that Caprylic/capric acid is not oxidized. Caprylic/capric acid is an ideal solvent for active ingredients to be used in skin and hair care, as well as make-up products. Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, Caprylic/capric acid’s considered an excellent emollient and skin-replenishing ingredient. It’s included in cosmetics due to its mix of fatty acids that skin can use to replenish its surface and resist moisture loss. Caprylic Capric Acidcan also function as a thickener, but its chief job is to moisturize and replenish skin. This ingredient’s value for skin is made greater by the fact that it’s considered gentle. Caprylic Capric Acid is an oily liquid made from palm kernel or coconut oil. Caprylic/capric acid is a mixed ester composed of caprylic and capric fatty acids attached to a glycerin backbone.

Caprylic Capric Acidare sometimes erroneously referred to as fractionated coconut oil, which is similar in composition but typically refers to coconut oil that has had its longer chain triglycerides removed. Chemically speaking, fats and oils are made up mostly of triglycerides whose fatty acids are chains ranging from 6–12 carbon atoms, in this case the ester is comprised of capric (10 carbon atoms) and caprylic (8 carbon atomsCaprylic Capric Acidcreates a barrier on the skin's surface, which helps to reduce skin dryness by decreasing the loss of moisture. Its oily texture helps to thicken and provides a slipperiness, which helps make our lotions and natural strength deodorants easy to apply and leaves a non-greasy after-touch.

Caprylic Capric Acid are naturally occurring in coconut and palm kernel oils at lower levels but to make this pure ingredient, the oils are split and the specific fatty acid (capric acid and caprylic acid are isolated and recombined with the glycerin backbone to form the pure capric caprylic triglyceride which is then further purified (bleached and deodorized) using clay, heat and steam. No other additives or processing aids are used. Caprylic Capric Acid is a mixed ester composed of caprylic and capric fatty acids attached to a glycerin backbone. Caprylic Capric Acidare sometimes erroneously referred to as fractionated coconut oil, which is similar in composition but typically refers to coconut oil that has had its longer chain triglycerides removed.

Chemically speaking, fats and oils are made up mostly of triglycerides whose fatty acids are chains ranging from 6–12 carbon atoms, in this case the ester is comprised of capric (10 carbon atoms) and caprylic (8 carbon atoms).Caprylic Capric Acidare a specialized esterification of Coconut Oil using just the Caprylic and Capric Fatty Acids, while Fractionated Coconut Oil is a, standard, distillation of Coconut Oil which results in a combination of all of the fatty acids, pulled through the distillation process. Caprylic Capric Acid is non-greasy and light weight.Caprylic capric acid comes in the form of an oily liquid and mainly works as an emollient, dispersing agent and solvent. Caprylic Capric Acid is a mixed triester derived from coconut oil and glycerine which comes in the form of an oily liquid, and is sometimes mistakenly referred to as fractionated coconut oil which shares a similar INCI name.Caprylic/capric acid is usually used in skin care as an emollient, dispersing agent and solvent.

As an emollient, Caprylic/capric acid quickly penetrates the surface to condition the skin and hair, and provides a lightweight, non-greasy lubricating barrier. As a dispersing agent, Caprylic/capric acid helps enhance the delivery of vitamins, pigments and active ingredients contained in a solution so that they become evenly spread and fully absorbed by the epidermis.Caprylic capric acid oily texture thickens cosmetic formulas and provides a slipperiness, which in turn allows the easy spreadability of solutions and a smooth after-feel. Cosmetic formulators value this product for caprylic capric acid lack of colour and odour, as well as for its stability. Caprylic/capric acid has such great stability and resistanc e to oxidation that Caprylic/capric acid has an almost indefinite shelf life. Caprylic Capric Acidare a stable, oxidation-resistant esterification of plant origin.

They are rapidly absorbed and are a good substitute for vegetable oils in emulsions. The product provides softness and suppleness and does not cause greasiness. They are also insoluble in water and are ideal as an additive for dry oils, emulsions, serums, creams targeted towards oily and impure skin and macerates in oil. Caprylic Capric Acid– also known as MCT Oil – is a classic emollient derived from renewable natural raw materials. Caprylic/capric acid is produced from vegetable Glycerine and fractionated vegetable Fatty Acids, mainly Caprylic and Capric Acids. MCT Oil is a clear and colourless liquid, neutral in odour and taste.Caprylic capric acid is fully saturated and therefore highly resistant to oxidation. Our production units, based in Germany and Malaysia, are backwards integrated into the feedstock and dedicated to the production of MCT Oils.

Caprylic Capric Acid is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil, which is an edible substance that comes from the coconut nut of the coconut palm tree. Coconut palms, cocos nucifera, grow around the world in lowland tropical and subtropical areas where annual precipitation is low. Caprylic Capric Acid is a digestible ingredient used in hundreds of personal care and household products, such as baby wipes, lotion, makeup, deodorant, sunscreen, and hair-care items. We use Caprylic Capric Acidin our products as a moisturizer. Palm oil is a common alternative, but Caprylic capric acid is an endangered resource. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review has deemed Caprylic Capric Acidsafe in cosmetic formulations, and the Food and Drug Administration has deemed Caprylic Capric Acidas generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in food.  Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care quality standards. 

Studies show that Caprylic Capric Acidhave very low toxicity to people and animals when eaten, injected, or put on the skin or eyes. Studies also show Caprylic Capric Acid is not a skin irritant. Caprylic triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids. Caprylic/capric acid is made by first separating the fatty acids and the glycerol in coconut oil. This is done by hydrolyzing the coconut oil, which involves applying heat and pressure to the oil to split Caprylic/capric acid apart. The acids then go through esterification to add back the glycerol. The resulting oil is called Caprylic Capric Triglyceride. Caprylic capric acid has different properties from raw coconut oil. Caprylic Capric Acid is produced by reacting coconut oil with glycerol through esterification.

Caprylic/capric acid is an ester which primarily contains the Caprylic and Capric medium chain triglycerides present in the coconut oil.Caprylic Capric Acid is a clear, colorless and virtually odorless liquid that dispenses quickly at room temperature as compared to its raw material coconut oil which is solid at room temperature. Caprylic Capric Acid are commonly used in cosmetics as Caprylic/capric acid absorbs rapidly into the skin and adds a smooth and dry oil feel to the skin. Caprylic/capric acid is often used as an ingredient in cream, lotion, moisturizer, cleanser & face wash, serum, and others. Caprylic Capric Acid developed around fifty years ago as an energy source for patients suffering from fat malabsorption syndrome which still finds applications in medical, nutritional products due to the purity and the unique attributes of Caprylic Capric Acid.

There is growing evidence that caprylic acid may help reduce the number of seizures in people with epilepsy. According to a 2013 study published in Case Reports in Neurological Medicine, doctors with Vanderbilt University Medical Center reported that a 43-year-old man with treatment-resistant epilepsy experienced a steep reduction in seizures after being prescribed a twice-daily, four-tablespoon dose of MCT oil.Prior to MCT therapy, the man had multiple tonic-clonic seizures every day. After a month of MCT therapy, the number of seizures dropped to one every four days. The results were supported by a 2015 study in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics in which mice with induced epilepsy achieved better seizure control when fed MCT oil compared to mice that weren't.
There is some evidence that caprylic can slow the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

A 2013 review of studies in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment reported that adults with Alzheimer's given a daily 20-gram dose of caprylic acid experienced a slower decline in cognitive function than those who weren't. The results were monitored using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) test. Caprylic Capric Acid is also the active ingredient of a supplement called Axona, which the manufacturers claim can aid in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Despite undergoing phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials, in which Axona showed some benefit, the manufacturers decided to skip phase 3 studies and market Axona as a "medical food" for people with Alzheimer's. Further research is needed to provide stronger evidence of caprylic acid's benefits in treating Alzheimer's disease.

Caprylic Capric Acid may aid in the control of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease and the typically more severe ulcerative colitis. According to a 2019 study in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, a daily 2-gram dose of caprylic acid prevented the relapse of symptoms in adults with ulcerative colitis. Endoscopic and tissue biopsy evaluations confirmed a reduction in inflammation and ulcerative damage to the lining of the intestinal tract compared to pretreatment values. Although the effectiveness of Caprylic Capric Acid has varied between studies, medium-chain fatty acids are believed to suppress the production of interleukin-8 (IL-8), an inflammatory cytokine found in excessive quantities in people with IBD.

Caprylic  Capric Acid , "Neutral oil", also called MCT oil ("Medium Chain Triglycerides") refers to a mixture of medium-chain fatty acids (triglycerides) of natural origin. The starting point is usually palm kernel or coconut oil. Neutral oil is irritant-free, easy to apply and is quickly absorbed. As an ingredient in cosmetic products, Caprylic/capric acid improves their application behavior and prevents excessive regreasing. Irritated and over-cared for skin can be brought back into balance quickly. Cosmetic properties: absolutely free of irritation, ideal for irritated skin, easy to apply & quickly absorbed, promotes the application behavior of further ingredients, prevents heavy regreasing. Caprylic Capric Acid stimulates the pancreas to release adequate insulin.

This is particularly useful for diabetics who rely on daily insulin injections. Because food can effectively reduce their dependence on insulin shots. Gallstones and parasites are also among the digestive health problems that can be addressed using Caprylic Capric Acid.Previous studies have shown that the intestinal parasite giardia lamblia is inactivated when exposed to milk fatty acids containing the compound. Similarly, a study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic and University of Wisconsin Hospital reveals that the monoglycerides and diglycerides in capric acid help break down gallstones. Caprylic Capric Acid is also valued for its powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Capryliccapric acid is effective against viruses, bacteria and the yeast Candida ablicans with its nutritional derivative, monocaprine.A 2004 study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of California-Davis showed that Caprylic Capric Acid helps protect children against infections and toxins. Similarly, researchers at the University of Iceland observed that capric acid was the most effective compound in eradicating three abricans strains. A study conducted in the Philippines has shown that Caprylic Capric Acid is highly effective in killing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in laboratory cultures.The discovery argues that capric acid, which is a cheaper and safer alternative to antiretroviral drugs, has potential in the treatment of AIDS.

Caprylic Capric Acid and other medium-chain triglycerides are metabolized faster and processed faster in the liver, which can be used as an energy source to boost exercise and induce healthy weight loss.Caprylic Capric Triglycerides are medium-chain fatty acids. They are also called neutral oil or MCT oil (MCT - Medium chain Triglyceride). These high quality fatty acids are known to be readily soluble in water and easily metabolized in the body. Since Caprylic/capric acid is a mixture of capric and caprylic acid, the complicated name arises: Caprylic Capric Acid Capric Triglyceride (neutral fats) Each cream is a mixture of water and fat. As a fat component in the cream base, neutral oil is a high-quality and natural alternative to the cheaper mineral oils and silicones.

Capryliccapric acid is plant-based, well tolerated and provides the skin with valuable lipids (fats) over the long term. Caprylic Capric Triglycerides are considered non-comedogenic. This means that this lipid will not cause blemishes and its use will not lead to acne.In the case of artificial, non-skin fat components, such as silicone oil, the skin is only greased as long as the cream is on the skin. Then why doesn't everyone use natural triglycerides .They are significantly more expensive and have a shorter shelf life. The big cosmetics companies prefer i Caprylic capric acid when their products can stay on the shelves forever. Unfortunately, a natural cream has a limited shelf life. Caprylic / Capric acid are not harmful. On the contrary. They are also taken as a dietary supplement. These fats provide the body with energy and can, for example, increase the invigorating effect of coffee. Neutral oil as a carrier of vitamins; Caprylic  Capric acid have other advantages.

They can act as a carrier in vitamin creams. Vitamins are often fat-soluble and get into the skin through the fat content of a cream. However, this does not work with artificial fats such as silicone or mineral oils. Natural neutral oil, on the other hand, can get into the skin sustainably.This is an important first step towards an effective vitamin cream.So if you come across a vitamin cream that contains mineral oils or silicones, Caprylic/capric acid is an empty advertising promise (here you can find out how to recognize silicones and mineral oils).Conclusion; Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride is a natural alternative to artificial oils in cosmetic products. Caprylic/capric acid is very well tolerated and does not cause any skin blemishes. In our skin cream + the main fat content.

They ensure that our skin cream + is compatible, smooth and effective. Vitamins can only get into the skin and sustainably nourish i Caprylic capric acid through natural fats.Caprylic Capric Acid is an oily liquid derived from caprylic and capric fatty acids (typically sourced from coconut oil) and glycerin.Caprylic acid and capric acid are saturated fatty acids found naturally in plant oils such as coconut and palm. These fatty acids are also found in the milk of some mammals, including goats, from which they get their name - ‘caprylic’ and ‘capric’ coming from the latin word for goats: capra. The Caprylic Capric Acid we use is from plant (non-animal) origins.Caprylic Capric Acid can be produced by reacting coconut oil with glycerin, which separates or ‘fractionates’ the glycerides.

Caprylic’ and ‘Capric’ are names to describe the length of the resulting fatty acid molecules: 8 carbons long for caprylic and 10 for capric. The fractionating process removes almost all the long chain triglycerides, leaving mostly medium chain triglycerides and making Caprylic/capric acid a more saturated oil. This saturation gives Caprylic/capric acid a long shelf life and makes Caprylic/capric acid more stable. Fractionating the oil raises the comparative concentration of capric acid and caprylic acid, giving Caprylic/capric acid  greater antioxidant properties.Caprylic Capric Acid can be used in skin care products as a gentle, non-greasy emollient. Caprylic/capric acid helps restore the skin's protective barrier while replenishing moisture, leaving skin soft and smooth.

Similarly, when used in hair care products caprylic capric triglyceride creates a protective barrier on the hair surface, helping to retain moisture and prevent dryness. Caprylic Capric Acid is a renewable, vegetable based fatty acid that acts as an emollient in personal care products. Caprylic Capric acid is typically used in soaps, creams, and lotion applications. Caprylic Capric Acid is an oily liquid derived from caprylic and capric fatty acids (typically sourced from coconut oil) and glycerin.Caprylic acid and capric acid are saturated fatty acids found naturally in plant oils such as coconut and palm. These fatty acids are also found in the milk of some mammals, including goats, from which they get their name - ‘caprylic’ and ‘capric’ coming from the latin word for goats: capra.

The Caprylic Capric Acid we use is from plant (non-animal) origins.Caprylic Capric Acid can be produced by reacting coconut oil with glycerin, which separates or ‘fractionates’ the glycerides. ‘Caprylic’ and ‘Capric’ are names to describe the length of the resulting fatty acid molecules: 8 carbons long for caprylic and 10 for capric. The fractionating process removes almost all the long chain triglycerides, leaving mostly medium chain triglycerides and making Caprylic/capric acid a more saturated oil. This saturation gives Caprylic/capric acid a long shelf life and makes Caprylic/capric acid more stable. Fractionating the oil raises the comparative concentration of capric acid and caprylic acid, giving Caprylic/capric acid greater antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Capric Acid can be used in skin care products as a gentle, non-greasy emollient. Caprylic/capric acid helps restore the skin's protective barrier while replenishing moisture, leaving skin soft and smooth. Similarly, when used in hair care products Caprylic Capric Acid creates a protective barrier on the hair surface, helping to retain moisture and prevent dryness.Manufacturers use capric and caprylic acids to produce a variety of consumer products, such as beauty, food, pharmaceutical, and personal care items. These compounds perform several essential functions, including serving as: Barrier layers in dyes, lubricants, and grease products,Intermediates in the production of Esters, or chemical compounds with a hydroxyl, group replaced by an alkoxy group, for perfume and artificial flavors, solvents for topical pharmaceuticals such as creams and ointments, stabilizers for emulsions, thinning agents for beauty products

While there are similarities between capric acid and caprylic acid (for example, both exhibit anti-microbial properties), each compound also demonstrates specific properties that make Caprylic/capric acid a better choice in certain applications. Capric acid has the advantage of being a better emollient and emulsifier. These qualities lead many manufacturers to use this compound when making sanitizers and producing esters for rubber and plastic.Caprylic acid demonstrates superior anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, which make Caprylic/capric acid ideal for use in food, cleaners, and medicine. Manufacturers also use this compound as an activator or accelerant in rubber production.

Caprylic Capric Acids are a specific fraction of coconut/palm oil fatty acids resulting in only the more stable, and skin loving, caprylic & capric fatty acids which creates a dry, silky oil form of esters. Caprylic Capric Acids are an ester and have very light, silky oil, feel that is not at all greasy/oily feeling on the skin. The difference between Caprylic Capric Acids and Fractionated Coconut Oil are obvious in the chemistry, and to the touch. If a comparison is done, by applying the two to the skin, Caprylic/capric acid is very clear that the Caprylic Capric Acids offers a silky feel, a testament to the specialized esters, while the Fractionated Coconut Oil has the feel of common carrier oil. Caprylic Capric Acids have a is almost powdery feel because Caprylic/capric acid is still present on the skin but not oily. 

Soluble in all proportions at 20°C in acetone, benzene, 2-butanone, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, ethanol, ethanol (95%), ether, ethyl acetate, petroleum ether, special petroleum spirit (boiling range 80–110°C), propan- 2-ol, toluene, and xylene. Miscible with long-chain hydrocarbons and triglycerides; practically insoluble in water. A colorless to slightly yellowish oily liquid that is practically odorless and tasteless. Caprylic/capric acid solidifies at about 0°C. The oil is free from catalytic residues or the products of cracking. Medium-chain triglycerides are obtained from the fixed oil extracted from the hard, dried fraction of the endosperm of Cocos nucifera L.

Hydrolysis of the fixed oil followed by distillation yields the required fatty acids, which are then re-esterified to produce the medium-chain triglycerides.Although the PhEur 6.0 specifies that medium-chain fatty acids are obtained from coconut oil, medium-chain triglycerides are also to be found in substantial amounts in the kernel oils of certain other types of palm-tree, e.g. palm kernel oil and babassu oil. Some animal products, such as milk-fat, also contain small amounts (up to 4%) of the medium-chain fatty acid esters. Medium-chain triglycerides have been used in a variety of pharmaceutical formulations including oral, parenteral, and topical preparations.In oral formulations, medium-chain triglycerides are used as the base for the preparation of oral emulsions, microemulsions, selfemulsifying systems, solutions, or suspensions of drugs that are unstable or insoluble in aqueous media, e.g. calciferol.

Mediumchain triglycerides have also been investigated as intestinalabsorption enhancersand have additionally been used as a filler in capsules and sugar-coated tablets, and as a lubricant or antiadhesion agent in tablets.In parenteral formulations, medium-chain triglycerides have similarly been used in the production of emulsions, solutions, or suspensions intended for intravenous administration.In rectal formulations, medium-chain triglycerides have been used in the preparation of suppositories containing labile materials. In cosmeticsand topical pharmaceutical preparations, medium-chain triglycerides are used as a component of ointments, creams, and liquid emulsions.Therapeutically, medium-chain triglycerides have been used as nutritional agents. Diets containing medium-chain triglycerides are used in conditions associated with the malabsorption of fat, such as cystic fibrosis, since medium-chain triglycerides are more readily digested than long-chain triglycerides.

Medium-chain triglycerides have been particularly investigated for their use in total parenteral nutrition (TPN) regimens in combination with longchain triglycerides.Although similar to long-chain triglycerides, medium-chain triglycerides have a number of advantages in pharmaceutical formulations, which include better spreading properties on the skin; no impedance of skin respiration; good penetration properties; good emollient and cosmetic properties; no visible film on the skin surface; good compatibility; good solvent properties; and good stability against oxidation. Medium-chain triglycerides are used in a variety of pharmaceutical formulations including oral, parenteral, and topical products, and are generally regarded as essentially nontoxic and nonirritant materials. In acute toxicology studies in animals and humans, no irritant or other adverse reactions have been observed; for example, when they were patch-tested on more than 100 individuals, no irritation was produced on either healthy or eczematous skin.

Medium-chain triglycerides are not irritating to the eyes. Similarly, chronic toxicology studies in animals have shown no harmful adverse effects associated with medium-chain triglycerides following inhalation or intraperitoneal, oral, and parenteral administration.In humans, administration of 0.5 g/kg body-weight mediumchain triglycerides to healthy individuals produced no change in blood or serum triglycerides compared to subjects receiving the same dose of the long-chain triglyceride triolein. In patients consuming diets based on medium-chain triglycerides, adverse effects reported include abdominal pain and diarrhea. storage temperatures that can be experienced in tropical and temperate climates. Ideally, however, they should be stored at temperatures not exceeding 25°C and not exposed to temperatures above 40°C for long periods.

At low temperatures, samples of medium-chain triglycerides may become viscous or solidify. Samples should therefore be well melted and mixed before use, although overheating should be avoided.In the preparation of microemulsions and self-emulsifying systems, emulsions, or aqueous suspensions of medium-chain triglycerides, care should be taken to avoid microbiological contamination of the preparation, since lipase-producing microorganisms, which become active in the presence of moisture, can cause hydrolysis of the triglycerides. Hydrolysis of the triglycerides is revealed by the characteristic unpleasant odor of free mediumchain fatty acids.Medium-chain triglycerides may be sterilized by maintaining at 170°C for 1 hour.Medium-chain triglycerides should be stored protected from light in a well-filled and well-closed container. When stored dry, in sealed containers, medium-chain triglycerides remain stable for many years.

 

 

 

 

 

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