{"id":293,"date":"2024-07-01T12:17:18","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T12:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cailapares.com\/acido-caprilico-caprico\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T06:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T06:41:33","slug":"caprylic-acid-capric","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cailapares.com\/en\/caprylic-acid-capric\/","title":{"rendered":"Caprylic or capric acid"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>Caprylic-Capric Acid C8-C10 Manufacturer | C-0810<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Blend of medium-chain saturated fatty acids produced through fractional distillation of vegetable oils. Direct industrial supply from our plant in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRODUCT<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What is the caprylic and capric fatty acid blend?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-931\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/acido-caprilico-caprico.jpg\" alt=\"caprylic capric acid\" width=\"416\" height=\"274\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Caprylic acid<\/strong> (octanoic acid, C8) and <strong>capric acid<\/strong> (decanoic acid, C10) are linear saturated monocarboxylic acids with 8 and 10 carbon atoms respectively. They belong to the medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA) family, which gives them distinct physicochemical properties compared with long-chain fatty acids such as palmitic or stearic acid.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In nature they occur in vegetable oils rich in lauric acid, mainly <a href=\"\/aceite-de-coco\/\">coconut oil<\/a> and palm kernel oil, alongside other saturated fatty acids. Caprylic acid is usually marketed as a blend with capric acid because of their functional complementarity.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>CAS number: 68937-75-7<\/li>\n<li>EC number: 273-086-2<\/li>\n<li>Caprylic acid formula (C8): C<sub>8<\/sub>H<sub>16<\/sub>O<sub>2<\/sub><\/li>\n<li>Capric acid formula (C10): C<sub>10<\/sub>H<sub>20<\/sub>O<sub>2<\/sub><\/li>\n<li>Commercial reference: CYPAFRAK 0810<\/li>\n<li>Technical name: C-0810<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Origin and production of C-0810<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Caprylic and capric acids are obtained through the <strong>hydrolysis of <a href=\"\/aceite-de-coco\/\">coconut oil<\/a> or palm kernel oil<\/strong>, followed by fractional distillation that isolates and combines the C8 and C10 fractions in the required technical proportion. This oleochemical process guarantees a 100% vegetable origin and full raw-material traceability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At Cail\u00e0 &amp; Par\u00e9s we have more than 60 years of experience in oleochemical production. Our fractional distillation capacity allows us to obtain a stable C-0810 composition throughout the entire production run, batch after batch, a critical requirement for industrial formulators working with standardised processes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Physicochemical properties of CYPAFRAK 0810-STD<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The CYPAFRAK 0810-STD blend is a slightly yellowish liquid at room temperature. Its main technical parameters:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5783\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/acido-caprilico-propiedades-1024x332.png\" alt=\"caprylic acid properties\" width=\"1024\" height=\"332\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Parameter<\/th>\n<th>Value \/ Range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical state (20 \u00b0C)<\/td>\n<td>Liquid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colour<\/td>\n<td>Slightly yellowish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C8 composition (caprylic acid)<\/td>\n<td>48 % &#8211; 58 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C10 composition (capric acid)<\/td>\n<td>42 % &#8211; 52 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Freezing point<\/td>\n<td>5 \u2013 7 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Water solubility<\/td>\n<td>Insoluble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Classification<\/td>\n<td>Irritant and corrosive. Appropriate PPE required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Origin<\/td>\n<td>100 % vegetable (coconut \/ palm kernel)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>The relative proportion of C8 and C10 can be adjusted according to specifications agreed with the customer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>INDUSTRIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What is caprylic acid used for? Industrial applications<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Caprylic acid and its blend with capric acid are reference raw materials across multiple sectors. The combination of surfactant, lubricant and reactive properties makes them cross-cutting ingredients for formulators looking for a natural-origin alternative to petrochemical intermediates.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Alkyd resins:<\/strong> drying modifier in industrial varnishes and paints. Provides flexibility and weather resistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surfactants:<\/strong> precursor in the synthesis of non-ionic and anionic surfactants for industrial detergency and personal care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perfumes and aromas:<\/strong> esters derived from C-0810 are used as fixatives and carriers in fragrance formulations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metallic soaps:<\/strong> calcium, zinc or magnesium salts used as solid lubricants and release agents in plastics and rubbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lubricants:<\/strong> base for specialty lubricants and biodegradable hydraulic fluids thanks to their oxidative stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biocides and plasticisers:<\/strong> recognised antimicrobial activity, and esters used as secondary plasticisers in PVC and engineering polymers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Compared with their petrochemical equivalents, vegetable-origin oleochemicals such as C-0810 offer advantages in biodegradability, a lower carbon footprint and compliance with European regulations (REACH, BPR, Cosmetic Products Regulation).<\/p>\n<p><strong>OTHER USES<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Caprylic acid in nutrition and cosmetics<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beyond industrial applications, caprylic acid C8 has well-established uses in functional nutrition and cosmetics:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Precursor of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT),<\/strong> used in sports supplementation and ketogenic diets.<\/li>\n<li>Emollient agent and carrier in topical cosmetic and dermopharmacy formulations.<\/li>\n<li>Natural preservative with antifungal activity in food and cosmetic formulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For these uses, the required purity specifications differ from those of industrial applications. Our technical team can advise you on the appropriate specification for each application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHY CAIL\u00c0 &amp; PAR\u00c9S<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>European manufacturer of caprylic-capric fatty acids<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cail\u00e0 &amp; Par\u00e9s is one of the leading European manufacturers of oleochemical fatty acids, with its own production facilities in Barcelona. Unlike most distributors operating in the European market, <strong>we manufacture<\/strong> the C-0810 blend directly through fractional distillation of vegetable oils, which guarantees full traceability, consistent batches and the ability to adjust the specification to each customer&#8217;s requirement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When a European formulator looks for a caprylic\/capric fatty acid supplier with continuous supply, documented traceability and technical support, the difference between buying from a manufacturer and buying from an intermediary shows directly in product consistency and in the response to incidents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Certifications:<\/strong> ISO 9001 \u00b7 ISO 14001 \u00b7 ISO 45001 \u00b7 EcoVadis Gold \u00b7 RSPO \u00b7 ISCC \u00b7 Halal \u00b7 GMP+<\/p>\n<p><strong>LOGISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Packaging and delivery formats<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We adapt the delivery format to the volume and logistics of each industrial customer.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>180 kg drum<\/li>\n<li>850 kg IBC container<\/li>\n<li>Bulk tanker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Do you need a technical data sheet, safety data sheet or a quote for C-0810? Contact our team.<\/strong><br \/>\n+34 933 354 850 \u00b7 Support in Spanish, English and French<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Caprylic-Capric Acid C8-C10 Manufacturer | C-0810 Blend of medium-chain saturated fatty acids produced through fractional distillation of vegetable oils. Direct industrial supply from our plant in Barcelona. PRODUCT What is the caprylic and capric fatty acid blend? 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