Sodium Caprylate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Sodium Octanoate
- Octanoic Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium caprylate supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover the sodium salt of caprylic acid, also called sodium octanoate. It is a defined C8 fatty-acid salt used as a process reagent and functional formulation input rather than as a mixed soap raw material.
Requirements may specify technical powder or granules, a high-purity crystalline grade or an aqueous solution at a stated concentration. Assay, moisture or solids, pH, colour and insoluble matter should be matched to the intended process.
Sodium caprylate is used in selected pharmaceutical and biotechnology processing, specialty chemical manufacture, personal-care systems and aqueous formulations. It is distinct from free caprylic acid and from longer-chain sodium fatty-acid salts.
Send the required form, grade, assay or concentration, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
- Formula
- C8H15NaO2
- Grade
- technical process grade, high-purity powder, aqueous solution grade
- Appearance
- white to off-white crystalline powder or granules, or a clear aqueous solution
Sodium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical sodium caprylate | white to off-white powder or granules | — | Process reagent, buffer component and functional fatty-acid salt in industrial formulation and chemical manufacture. | Confirm the required dry pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity sodium caprylate | fine crystalline powder | — | Controlled pharmaceutical, biotechnology and specialty formulation work requiring tighter assay, moisture and impurity limits. | Confirm the required protective packing with the quotation. |
| Sodium caprylate solution | clear aqueous liquid at a stated concentration | — | Metered process addition where a pre-dissolved sodium octanoate solution is preferred and the concentration is defined by the buyer. | Confirm the required liquid pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy sodium caprylate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline solid or clear aqueous solution according to form | — |
| Chemical identity | sodium salt of caprylic acid (octanoic acid) | — |
| Fatty-acid chain | C8 octanoate | — |
| Assay or active content | confirmed against the selected powder or solution grade | — |
| Moisture or solution concentration | controlled for the quoted form | — |
| pH, colour and insoluble matter | confirmed where required by the process specification | — |
Sodium Caprylate applications
Safety and handling
Keep powder grades dry and sealed. Keep solutions closed and protected from contamination, and follow the handling information supplied for the quoted grade.
Common questions about sodium caprylate
Is sodium caprylate the same as sodium octanoate?
Yes. Sodium octanoate is the systematic name for sodium caprylate, the sodium salt of the C8 fatty acid caprylic acid.
Which sodium caprylate form should I request?
Powder or granules suit dry charging and storage, a high-purity powder suits tighter process controls, and an aqueous solution supports metered liquid dosing. State the required active concentration.
What specifications matter for sodium caprylate?
Assay or active content, moisture or solution concentration, pH, colour and insoluble matter are common controls. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology uses may require additional impurity and document limits.
Is sodium caprylate the same as caprylic acid?
No. Sodium caprylate is the sodium salt of caprylic acid and has different handling and formulation behaviour. Order the acid or sodium salt according to the exact process requirement.
What information is needed for a Malaysia quotation?
Provide the form, grade, assay or concentration, application, quantity, delivery location and required documentation. Availability and packing are confirmed with the quotation.