Glyceryl monocaprylate/caprate

Glyceryl monocaprylate/caprate (CAS 91744-32-0) is a mixed ester of glycerol with C8 and C10 fatty acids, a mono-, di-, and triglyceride blend also recognized commercially as MCT. It functions as an emulsifier, skin-conditioning agent, and solvent carrier.

Where is Glyceryl monocaprylate/caprate used?

• Cosmetics: emollient and emulsifier in creams, lotions, and cleansing products, improving skin feel and formula stability
• Pharmaceuticals: lipid-based carrier for poorly soluble active ingredients in soft gel capsules and oral lipid formulations
• Food and nutraceuticals: fat-based delivery systems, encapsulation, and dietary supplement blends
• Coatings and adhesives: plasticizing or dispersing component in specialty resin systems
• It is a clear to pale yellow liquid at ambient temperatures.

Good to know: Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade material is available, the latter typically meeting USP or Ph. Eur. monograph requirements for medium-chain triglycerides. Cosmetic-grade supply is standard, sourced from conventional and RSPO-certified palm or coconut-derived feedstocks.