Potassium caprylate
CAS 764-71-6
EC 212-130-7
Formula C8H16O2.K
MW 184.32 g/mol
Salts & Minerals Food & NutritionPersonal Care & Cosmetics Preservation & BiocideEmulsification & Dispersion
Description
Potassium caprylate (CAS 764-71-6) is the potassium salt of caprylic acid, commercially known under designations including Potassium Octoate, K 977, and EC 686. It carries no assigned E-code and is registered under EC number 212-130-7 with the molecular formula C8H16O2.K.
In personal care formulations, potassium caprylate functions as a soap-type emulsifier, stabilising oil-in-water systems by reducing interfacial tension between phases. It also acts as a preservative booster in both cosmetic and food-contact applications, where the caprylate anion disrupts microbial membrane integrity to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.
Potassium caprylate is supplied in compliance with REACH registration requirements and is available for procurement in standard industrial grades. Buyers in food and nutrition sectors should confirm grade suitability against FCC or equivalent food-grade specifications. Packaging formats and minimum order quantities are confirmed at the time of enquiry.
In personal care formulations, potassium caprylate functions as a soap-type emulsifier, stabilising oil-in-water systems by reducing interfacial tension between phases. It also acts as a preservative booster in both cosmetic and food-contact applications, where the caprylate anion disrupts microbial membrane integrity to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.
Potassium caprylate is supplied in compliance with REACH registration requirements and is available for procurement in standard industrial grades. Buyers in food and nutrition sectors should confirm grade suitability against FCC or equivalent food-grade specifications. Packaging formats and minimum order quantities are confirmed at the time of enquiry.
Other Names
Potassium octanoateK 977EC 686POTASSIUM OCTOATEPotassium octylate
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