Tricaprylin
三辛酸甘油酯
Also known as: Trioctanoin, Glycerol trioctanoate, Glycerol tricaprylate, Glyceryl trioctanoate, Glyceryl tricaprylate, 1,2,3-Trioctanoylglycerol, 1,2,3-Tricapryloylglycerol, Caprylic acid triglyceride, Caprylic triglyceride, Caprylin, Captex 8000, Octanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester, Propane-1,2,3-triyl trioctanoate, Tri-n-octanoin, Trioctanoylglycerol, glycerin tricaprylate, octanoic acid 2,3-bis-octanoyloxypropyl ester, 2,3-Bis(octanoyloxy)propyl octanoate, 2,3-di(octanoyloxy)propyl octanoate, 1,2,3-Propanetriol trioctanoate
Tricaprylin (CAS 538-23-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C27H50O6 and a molecular weight of 470.682 g/mol. It is also known as Trioctanoin, Glycerol trioctanoate and Glycerol tricaprylate. Key properties include a melting point of 9-10 °C, a boiling point of 508.0±17.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 209.3±21.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 538-23-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1991874-9
- Molecular Formula
- C27H50O6
- Chinese Name
- 三辛酸甘油酯
- Molecular Weight
- 470.682 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 9-10 °C |
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| Boiling Point | 508.0±17.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 209.3±21.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 470.360748 |
| PSA | 78.90000 |
| LogP | 9.33 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.458 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Tricaprylin [2]. Kwok MK, et al. Re-thinking Alzheimer's disease therapeutic targets using gene-based tests. EBioMedicine. 2018 Nov;37:461-470. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
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| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tricaprylin?
The CAS number of Tricaprylin is 538-23-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tricaprylin?
Tricaprylin has molecular formula C27H50O6 and molecular weight 470.682 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Tricaprylin?
For Tricaprylin, Upstream Products: Octanoic acid, Glycerol, Octanoyl chloride; Downstream Products: monocaprylin, Glycerol, Methyl octanoate.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Tricaprylin (CAS 538-23-8)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1991874-9 (accessed 2026-10-28).
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