Caproic Acid Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Hexanoic Acid
Caproic acid supplier for oleochemical, flavour, fragrance and personal-care buyers in Malaysia. Caproic acid, also called hexanoic acid, is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid handled as a colourless to pale yellow oily liquid with a characteristic fatty odour.
Technical and refined grades can be requested for ester manufacture, flavour and fragrance intermediates and specialty synthesis. The acid is obtained from oleochemical fatty acid fractions or produced synthetically, and grade selection follows the end use and assay requirement.
Palm oleochemical, personal-care and food-flavouring buyers each apply their own purity and odour criteria. State the required grade, specification and application so the quoted material is matched to the formulation.
For a caproic acid quotation, provide the technical or refined grade, assay and odour limits, application, quantity and delivery location. The offer confirms available packing, documentation and delivery timing for that requirement. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- Grade
- technical grade, refined grade
- Appearance
- colourless to pale yellow oily liquid with a characteristic fatty odour
Caproic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical grade caproic acid | colourless to pale yellow oily liquid | — | Oleochemical intermediate for ester manufacture, lubricant intermediates and industrial formulations where a standard C6 fatty acid is required. | Liquid pack format is confirmed for the quoted grade and quantity. |
| Refined grade caproic acid | colourless to pale yellow oily liquid | — | Higher-purity acid for flavour and fragrance intermediates, personal-care ingredients and applications with tighter assay and odour limits. | Liquid pack format is confirmed for the quoted grade and quantity. |
How to buy caproic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for caproic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | caproic acid (hexanoic acid), a saturated medium-chain C6 fatty acid | — |
| Appearance | colourless to pale yellow oily liquid | — |
| Odour | characteristic sharp fatty odour | — |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in water; miscible with common organic solvents | — |
| Purity | assay limits set by the quoted grade and confirmed with the specification | — |
Caproic Acid applications
Safety and handling
Keep caproic acid in sealed containers in a cool, well-ventilated place away from strong oxidisers. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about caproic acid
What is caproic acid used for?
Caproic acid is a C6 fatty acid used as an oleochemical intermediate, a starting material for flavour and fragrance esters and a building block for lubricant and specialty ester manufacture.
Is caproic acid the same as hexanoic acid?
Yes. Caproic acid and hexanoic acid are the same material, with hexanoic acid as the systematic name. Either term can be used in your enquiry.
Which grade of caproic acid should I request?
Technical grade suits general synthesis and ester manufacture, while refined grade suits flavour, fragrance and personal-care use with tighter purity and odour limits. State the end use so the quotation matches.
How is caproic acid packed for Malaysian buyers?
State the quantity, delivery location and preferred liquid-handling format. Available packing and delivery arrangements are confirmed for the quoted technical or refined caproic acid grade.
How is caproic acid priced in Malaysia?
The quotation considers technical or refined grade, assay and odour limits, quantity, packing and delivery location. The resulting caproic acid price carries the validity period stated in the offer.