Glyceryl Monocaprylate

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C₁₁H₂₂O₄ 218.29
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol;
Caprylic acid monoglyceride;
Glyceryl monooctanoate;
Monocapryl glyceride [26402-26-6]

DEFINITION

Glyceryl Monocaprylate is a mixture of glyceryl monoesters, mainly mono-O-octanoylglycerol, containing variable quantities of diesters and triesters of fatty acids composed predominately of caprylic acid. The requirements for monoester, diester, and triester content are: Monoesters: NLT 75.1%; Diesters: NMT 24.9%; and Triesters: NMT 5.0%.

USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE

USP Glyceryl Monocaprylate RS
USP Methyl Laurate RS
USP Methyl Myristate RS
USP Methyl Caprate RS
USP Methyl Caproate RS
USP Methyl Caprylate RS

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