Octyl caprate

• CAT Number: I033812
• CAS Number: 2306-92-5
• Molecular Formula: C24H23N3O5S
• Molecular Weight: 465.51
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Octyl caprate; Decanoic acid, octyl ester; Octyl decanoate
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: octyl decanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H36O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-12-14-16-18(19)20-17-15-13-10-8-6-4-2/h3-17H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: HRPZGPXWSVHWPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(OCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCCC

Octyl Caprate(CAT: I033812) is a medium-chain fatty acid ester commonly used as a nonionic surfactant and permeability enhancer in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. Its ability to disrupt lipid bilayers enhances the transdermal and intestinal absorption of active compounds, making it valuable in drug delivery research. Additionally, Octyl Caprate is employed in studies on lipid metabolism and as an excipient in various applications. With its versatile properties, it serves as a critical tool in advancing formulations for improved bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy.