Triglicérides de Ácido Caprílico/ Cáprico

You Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) They are esters of glycerol with medium-chain fatty acids, primarily caprylic acid and capric acid. They are also known by the acronym... MCTThey are used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, and nutraceutical industries.

In cosmetics, they act as mild, fast-absorbing emollients, being used in creams, lotions, and lipsticks. They can also act as substitutes for mineral oil. In the pharmaceutical industry, they are used as solvents, suspension media, and lubricants for capsules.

Benefits

• Provides emollience.
• It offers rapid absorption.
• It acts as a substitute for mineral oil.
• It is compatible with drugs of different compositions.
• It does not alter the odor of the preparations.
• It acts as an emollient in topical applications.
• It can act as a solvent and a suspension medium.
• It has food and nutraceutical applications and is rapidly metabolized.

Features

• Glyceryl ester with medium-chain fatty acids
• Composed of triglycerides of caprylic and capric acids
• Light emollient
• Fast absorption
• Oily liquid
• Used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food and nutraceutical industries.
• Also known by the acronyms TCM and MCT.

Where to apply

Cosmetics industry:

• Creams
• Lotions
• Lipsticks
• Topical formulations

Pharmaceutical industry:

• Solvent
• Suspension method
• Lubricant for capsules

Food and nutraceutical industry:

• Food
• Nutraceutical products

Technical information

• Identification: Medium-chain triglycerides — esters of glycerol with caprylic and capric fatty acids
• Synonyms and search terms: Medium Chain Triglycerides; MCT; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
• INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
• CAS: 73398-61-5
• Physical form / appearance: Oily liquid

Functions and applications

Main function: To act as a light, fast-absorbing cosmetic emollient and as a rapidly metabolized food and nutraceutical ingredient.

Applications and sectors: Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and nutraceuticals.

Functions in cosmetics: Emollient and substitute for mineral oil.

Functions in pharmaceutical applications: Solvent, suspension medium and lubricant for capsules.

Benefits and distinguishing features: It offers emollient properties, rapid absorption, compatibility with drugs of different compositions, and does not alter the odor of the preparations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)?

They are esters of glycerol with medium-chain fatty acids, primarily caprylic and capric acids.

What are the main applications of MCT in cosmetics?

It can be used as an emollient in creams, lotions, lipsticks, and other topical formulations.

Can MCT oil replace mineral oil?

Yes. Among the benefits presented is its use as a substitute for mineral oil.

Does TCM have pharmaceutical applications?

Yes. It can be used as a solvent, suspension medium, and lubricant for capsules.

Can MCT oil also be used in food and nutraceuticals?

Yes. It has applications in the food and nutraceutical industries and is rapidly metabolized.

What is TCM's INCI code?

INCI is Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

What is TCM's CAS code?

CAS is 73398-61-5.