Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
chemical compound
|
| gptkbp:appearance |
White powder
|
| gptkbp:application |
Cosmetics
Pharmaceuticals Animal feed |
| gptkbp:aroma |
Odorless
|
| gptkbp:built |
gptkb:Caprylic_acid
|
| gptkbp:championshipsWon |
205-590-6
|
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
Alkyl carboxylate
C8H15NaO2 |
| gptkbp:compatibleWith |
Compatible with other food additives
Degrades_under_extreme_conditions |
| gptkbp:composedOf |
Neutralization reaction
Neutralization of caprylic acid with sodium hydroxide |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
Soluble in water
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
0.9 g/cm³
|
| gptkbp:enginePower |
4.9
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Low toxicity
Biodegradable |
| gptkbp:financial_aid |
Stable under normal conditions
|
| gptkbp:flavorProfile |
Slightly salty
|
| gptkbp:formFactor |
Powder or granules
|
| gptkbp:hasFacilities |
174.22 g/mol
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sodium Caprylate
|
| gptkbp:iceClass |
Decomposes before boiling
Approximately 200 °C |
| gptkbp:ingredients |
Effective against bacteria and fungi
|
| gptkbp:interactsWith |
Other preservatives
|
| gptkbp:isATypeOf |
142-18-7
|
| gptkbp:isCriticizedFor |
Low viscosity in solution
|
| gptkbp:market |
Available in bulk quantities
Increasing demand in natural products |
| gptkbp:marketedAs |
Natural preservative
|
| gptkbp:patentCitation |
Several patents for its use in food and cosmetics
|
| gptkbp:produces |
Produced through fermentation processes
|
| gptkbp:regulatoryBody |
gptkb:FDA
EFSA |
| gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance |
Approved for use in food products
Fatty acid salt |
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
gptkb:Caprylic_acid
Sodium caprate Sodium laurate |
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Studied for potential health benefits
|
| gptkbp:safety |
Generally_recognized_as_safe_(GRAS)
|
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
Available from manufacturers
|
| gptkbp:shelfLife |
2-3 years under proper storage conditions
|
| gptkbp:storage |
Store in a cool, dry place
|
| gptkbp:supplyChain |
Widely available from chemical suppliers
|
| gptkbp:trimLevels |
6-8 in solution
|
| gptkbp:uses |
Food preservative
Dietary supplement Antimicrobial_agent |