Sodium Caprylate BP
Abstract:
Sodium Caprylate or octanoate is an organic sodium salt comprising equal numbers of sodium and octanoate ions. It is white crystalline powder with formula C8H15NaO2
Uses/Applications:
Used in a cleaning and furnishing care products. Sodium Caprylate is typically used in foods as abinder, emulsifier to aid in the mixing of ingredients and to prevent caking.
Identity:
Product Name: Sodium Caprylate
Molecular Formula: C8H15NaO2
Molecular Weight: 166.2 g/mol
CAS No.: 1984-06-1
Other name: Sodium Octanoate
Specifications:
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a white or almost white crystalline powder |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) |
(a)Specified Test (b)The solution gives the reaction of sodium |
| Solubility | Very soluble or freely soluble in water, freely soluble in acetic acid, sparingly soluble in ethanol (96%), practically insoluble in acetone. |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless |
| pH | Between 8.0 to 10.5 |
| Related substance-
Any impurity Total |
Not more than 0.3% Not more than 0.3% |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Water | Not more than 3.0% |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0%(anhydrous substance) |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
