Glyceryl trioctanoate PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Properties

Assay Purity >= 90 %
B pt. 233 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)
Density 0.956 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 98020000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Glyceryl Trioctanoate is used in the pharmaceutical food cosmetic and nutraceutical industries as an excipient carrier oil solvent and formulation ingredient. It is also used in research and specialty chemical applications.

Purpose
The purpose of Glyceryl Trioctanoate is to function as a carrier and energy source improve the delivery of active ingredients and enhance the stability and performance of pharmaceutical nutritional and cosmetic formulations.

General Description
Glyceryl Trioctanoate is a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) composed of glycerol esterified with three octanoic acid (caprylic acid) molecules. It is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid.