Why Use Coconut and Palm Fatty Acids in Your Industrial Application?

Oils derived from coconuts or palm fruit contain a variety of fatty acids and triglycerides. To isolate a particular fatty acid or triglyceride, coconut and palm oil producers—some of the largest of whom are based in tropical regions such as the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia—first extract unrefined oil from the meat of coconuts and the pulp of palm fruits. Once separated, they fractionate the oil to yield higher purity compounds, such as capric acid, caprylic acid, and medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).

Throughout industry, coconut and palm oils increasingly find application due to their renewability and versatility. Some of the industries that commonly use capric and caprylic acids include pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and manufacturing.

With decades of experience serving these industries and more, the team at Chemceed has the knowledge and skills to provide manufacturers with high-quality fatty acids suitable for their unique applications.

Why Use Capric or Caprylic Acids?

Manufacturers use capric and caprylic acids to produce a variety of consumer products, such as beauty, food, pharmaceutical, and personal care items. These compounds perform several essential functions, including serving as:

  • Barrier layers in dyes, lubricants, and grease products
  • Intermediates in the production of Esters, or chemical compounds with a hydroxyl group replaced by an alkoxy group, for perfume and artificial flavors
  • Solvents for topical pharmaceuticals such as creams and ointments
  • Stabilizers for emulsions
  • Thinning agents for beauty products

While there are similarities between capric acid and caprylic acid (for example, both exhibit anti-microbial properties), each compound also demonstrates specific properties that make it a better choice in certain applications.

  • Capric acid has the advantage of being a better emollient and emulsifier. These qualities lead many manufacturers to use this compound when making sanitizers and producing esters for rubber and plastic.
  • Caprylic acid demonstrates superior anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, which make it ideal for use in food, cleaners, and medicine. Manufacturers also use this compound as an activator or accelerant in rubber production.

How Can Chemceed Help?

Chemceed serves the manufacturing industry by providing high-quality caprylic and capric acids. We represent high-quality compounds that meet manufacturers’ quality assurance practices every time, as well as provide expert services to help your company select the right chemical composition for your product lines. Some of the industries we specialize in serving include:

  • Cosmetics
  • Food and beverage
  • Ink and coatings
  • Lubrication and greases
  • Personal care and wellness
  • Pharmaceuticals

From custom blending and consignment to delivery and technical support, the team at Chemceed provides assistance throughout the entire production process. We also offer delivery and logistics services, such as consignment, logistics analytics, and Just in Time (JIT) delivery. Our technical support services are available from the start of the research and development phase through the production and distribution of your final products.

Prompt, comprehensive service is an integral part of our business model. We service both the domestic and international markets with multiple U.S. warehouse locations from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to Piscataway, New Jersey. Our business is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) member and an ISO 9001:2015 company. We’re also proud to be certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

Contact Chemceed Today

Capric and caprylic acid form stable components in a wide range of consumer and commercial products. These two fatty acids exhibit several properties that provide these products with superior performance and consistency.

At Chemceed, we can help your team select the right chemical formulas to use with your products and blend the materials at our site. For additional information on how these compounds can enhance your project, see our capric acid and caprylic acid pages. Contact our team with the details of your project to receive a free quote today.