Sodium caprylate cas 1984-06-1
Typical Properties
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Item |
Specifications |
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Appearance |
White crystals or crystalline powder |
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Identification |
Meets the requirements |
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pH value |
8.0~10.5 |
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Water |
≤3.0% |
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Heavy metals(Pb) |
≤5ppm |
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Chromatographic purity |
Not more than 0.3% of any impurity is found; Not more than 0.5% of total impurities is found |
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Assay |
99.0~101.0% |
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Conclusion |
Qualified |
Core Functions
1.Protein Stabilization (Pharmaceutical Core)
Inhibits intermolecular hydrophobic aggregation of proteins, preventing thermal denaturation and freeze-induced damage. Often formulated with Sodium Acetyltryptophanate for injectables such as Human Albumin and Immunoglobulins.
2.Antimicrobial Activity
Disrupts bacterial cell membrane integrity, exhibiting strong inhibitory effects against fungi and Gram-positive bacteria. Applied in topical antifungal medications, preservative systems, and oral care products.
3.Surfactant & Emulsifying Properties
Amphiphilic structure (hydrophilic sodium carboxylate + hydrophobic C8 alkyl group) effectively lowers interfacial tension. Functions as an O/W emulsifier, dispersant, and solubilizer, featuring low foam and easy rinse-off.
4.pH Adjustment & Buffering
Weakly alkaline; used for fine-tuning formulation pH to enhance system stability.
Sodium caprylate Usage
In the pharmaceutical industry, sodium octoate is contained in a biological preparation (human albumin) as an inactive ingredient. Biologically advanced acid salts are generally used for the special selection of strains. The reason for the use of salts is that salts have greater solubility than the higher acids themselves. And the pH is better adjusted. For example, when cultivating bacteria that can decompose octanoic acid, sodium octanoate is required to be added to the medium. In the field of chemistry: sodium octanoate can be used to obtain high purity n-heptane by decarboxylation.
Package
25kg / fiber drum with PE liner
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, and sealed place at room temperature, moisture-proof, and protected from strong oxidants




