Glycerin tricaprylate

Independent reference data for Glycerin tricaprylate (CAS 538-23-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

13C-labeled form is used in breath tests for diagnosis of fat malabsorption; [ChemIDplus] Used to make drug suspensions (unstable in aqueous media) and as a solubilizer for flavors, fragrances, and medicinals; [NTP] Used as an energy source for burn patients and those with difficulty digesting long-chain fatty acids, as a skin conditioning agent, and antihistamine; [HSDB]Tricaprylin has been used as an energy source for burn patients and for patients having difficulty digesting long-chain fatty acids.

Synonyms and trade names

Tricaprylin; Trioctanoin; 538-23-8; Tricaprilin; Rato; Glycerol tricaprylate; Glycerol trioctanoate; Caprylin; Trioctanoylglycerol; Glyceryl trioctanoate; Maceight; Caprylic acid triglyceride; Glyceryl tricaprylate; Tricaprylic glyceride; Caprylic triglyceride; Octanoin, tri-

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Tricaprylin) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Personal care product -> emollient CIR / INCI: Solvent; Emollient; Skin conditioning
GHS notification summary	99.6% (258 / 259)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	99.6% (258 / 259)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 99.6% (258 of 259) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 258 of 259 companies (only 0.4% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Tricaprylin · CAS 538-23-8 · C27H50O6. UNII 6P92858988. Boiling Point: 451.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 233 °C; Boiling Point: 232.00 to 234.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.