Tricaprylin
TL;DR: Tricaprylin (CAS 538-23-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C27H50O6 and molecular weight 470.36075 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2,3-di(octanoyloxy)propyl octanoate
Also Known As: Tricaprylin, Trioctanoin, Tricaprilin, Rato, Caprylin
Application Areas
Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C27H50O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 470.36075 g/mol |
| XLogP | 8.9 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 78.9 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 6 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 26 |
| Exact Mass | 470.36075 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 33 |
| Complexity | 461.0 |
| Melting Point | 50 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 451.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.954 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 351 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 3 mmHg at 77 °F ; 13 mmHg at 122 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4482 at 20 °C |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCC)OC(=O)CCCCCCC |
| InChIKey | VLPFTAMPNXLGLX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Tricaprylin is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Tricaprylin is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 538-23-8 and the molecular formula C27H50O6 and a molecular weight of 470.36 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.954 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include Tricaprylin and Trioctanoin.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Tricaprylin
Property Insights of Tricaprylin
The XLogP value of 8.9 indicates that Tricaprylin is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. The TPSA of 78.9 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Tricaprylin. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Tricaprylin has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 6 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tricaprylin?
The CAS number of Tricaprylin is 538-23-8.
What is the molecular formula of Tricaprylin?
The molecular formula of Tricaprylin is C27H50O6.
What is the molecular weight of Tricaprylin?
The molecular weight of Tricaprylin is 470.36075 g/mol.
What are the applications of Tricaprylin?
Tricaprylin is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Tricaprylin?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Tricaprylin?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Tricaprylin and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.