Potassium Caprylate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Potassium Octanoate
- Potassium Salt of Octanoic Acid
Potassium caprylate supplier enquiries in Malaysia are relevant to formulators seeking a water-dispersible C8 fatty-acid salt. Also called potassium octanoate or the potassium salt of octanoic acid, it is a different product from free caprylic acid and should be specified by its salt identity and physical form.
Commercial options may be supplied as a dry white to off-white solid or as an aqueous solution. Active content, water, pH, appearance and the purity of the C8 fatty-acid portion can vary between grades, so a powder or a liquid should not be selected without stating the dosing and process requirement.
Typical uses include surfactant and emulsification systems, selected cleaning formulations, oleochemical processing and technical corrosion-control or metalworking products. The correct grade depends on the target active level, water compatibility, pH and the other components in the formulation.
Send the required form, active content, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 764-71-6
- Formula
- C8H15KO2
- Grade
- dry salt, aqueous solution, technical grade
- Appearance
- white to off-white solid or clear to hazy solution
Potassium Caprylate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry potassium caprylate salt | white to off-white powder or solid | — | Water-dispersible fatty-acid salt for surfactant, emulsification and selected technical formulation work. | Confirm the required dry pack format with the quotation. |
| Aqueous potassium caprylate solution | clear to hazy aqueous solution | — | Liquid surfactant or process formulation where ready dilution and controlled active content are preferred. | Confirm the required liquid pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical potassium caprylate grade | solid or liquid according to grade | — | Industrial emulsifier, wetting aid, corrosion-control or metalworking formulation where potassium caprylate is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy potassium caprylate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for potassium caprylate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | potassium salt of octanoic acid, also called potassium caprylate | — |
| CAS and formula | CAS 764-71-6; formula C8H15KO2 | — |
| Appearance | white to off-white solid or clear to hazy solution depending on form | — |
| Active content and water | confirmed for the selected salt or aqueous grade | — |
| pH and C8 fatty-acid purity | controlled to the intended surfactant or technical formulation specification | — |
Potassium Caprylate applications
Safety and handling
Follow the storage and handling information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about potassium caprylate
What is potassium caprylate?
Potassium caprylate is the potassium salt of octanoic acid, also called potassium octanoate. It is a C8 fatty-acid salt used in selected surfactant, emulsification and technical formulations.
Is potassium caprylate the same as caprylic acid?
No. Caprylic acid is the free C8 fatty acid, while potassium caprylate is its potassium salt. The salt has different water behaviour, handling and formulation use, so they require separate product identities.
Which potassium caprylate form should I request?
Request a dry salt when the process is designed for powder or solid dosing, or an aqueous solution when ready dilution and liquid handling are preferred. State the required active content and application.
What specifications matter for potassium caprylate?
Active content, water, pH, appearance, potassium caprylate identity and C8 fatty-acid purity are useful controls. A corrosion-control or metalworking application may require additional compatibility testing.
What information is needed for a potassium caprylate quotation?
Provide the form, application, active-content target, quantity, packing preference and delivery location. Availability and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.