Sodium Caprylate NF/EP Powder
Jost Code: 2743
Synonyms: octanoic acid sodium salt, sodium octanoate, caprylic acid sodium salt, sodium n-octanoate, natrium octanoat, sodium salt of caprylic acid
In pharmaceutical industry Sodium Caprylate may be used for protection, separation and precipitation of proteins, and is frequently used in blood fractionation as a stabilizer to retain biological activity of pharmaceutical proteins such as human albumin solutions during pasteurization. Sodium Caprylate is often used in the bio industry for the special breeding selection of bacteria. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
NaC8H15O2
CAS Number
1984-06-1
Molecular Weight
166.22
Use
Pharmaceuticals; Nutritional Supplement
Description
Off-white powder
Containers
50 kg /110 lb fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs EU only
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in original unopened containers.
Revision Date
08/10/10
Identification
Test A
Pass
Test B
Pass
Appearance of Solution
Pass
Related Substances /Chromatographic Purity
Pass
Assay
99.0 – 101.0%
Water
3% maximum
pH (10%)
8.0 - 10.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
5 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
1000 cfu / gram max.
Yeast and Mold Count
100 cfu / gram max.
Total Coliforms
Negative
