Glyceryl Trioctanoate (C8 MCT Oil)

Basic Product Information

Product Characteristics

☑ Lightweight and non-greasy texture that absorbs effortlessly, leaving the skin feeling fresh and clean.

☑ Highly compatible with various oils and active ingredients, it integrates and disperses easily to optimize formulation systems.

☑ A high-purity, single-component ingredient that is gentle, skin-friendly, and non-irritating, making it ideal for sensitive skin products.

Applications

☑ Used in pharmaceutical preparations and high-end cosmetics, it is suitable for cream and essence formulations due to its absorption-enhancing properties and low irritation.

☑ It can also be used in food processing, offering both safety and stability to optimize product texture and nutrient absorption.

Specification — Physicochemical

Specification values are per the referenced standard; a batch COA with actual test results is issued with each shipment.

Packaging

• 190KG (Iron drum, bulk order)

• 25KG (Plastic drum, small and medium batch)

• 1KG (Sample / trial)

Storage & Shelf Life

Store in cool, dry place with tight sealing. Avoid direct sunlight & high temperature. 

Pure C8 Oil or Blended MCT (60:40 / 70:30)?

Blended MCT oil combines caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) triglycerides at an agreed ratio — see MCT Oil (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) — and suits most food, nutrition and cosmetic bases. Glyceryl trioctanoate on this page is the single-ester alternative (C8:0 ≥ 95%, CAS 538-23-8), selected when a formulation specifically requires pure caprylic triglyceride. For excipient use, see pharmaceutical-grade MCT oil.

When requesting a quotation or a 1 kg sample, stating your application, required C8 purity, specification limits, estimated quantity and destination port helps our sales team reply with an accurate offer through the RFQ form.

Related Products

MCT Oil (Medium-Chain Triglycerides)  |  Pharmaceutical Grade MCT Oil  |  Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (GTCC)  |  Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (ODO) - Food Grade  |  All MCT Oil Products

FAQ

What is glyceryl trioctanoate?

Glyceryl trioctanoate is the triglyceride formed from caprylic acid (C8) and glycerol — the pure C8 fraction of MCT oil. It is listed on this page under the alias C8 oil, with CAS No. 538-23-8 and a molecular weight of 386.52 g/mol.

Is glyceryl trioctanoate the same as C8 MCT?

Yes, it is the single-component C8 triglyceride, supplied to a C8:0 specification of ≥ 95%. The standard C8/C10 blend is a different product: see MCT Oil (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) for that grade.

What is the CAS number?

CAS No. 538-23-8; EINECS No. 208-688-4.

What applications is C8 MCT oil used for?

In pharmaceutical preparations and high-end cosmetics — creams and essences in particular, where its absorption-enhancing properties and low irritation are of value — and in food processing, where it contributes stability and texture.

Do you provide a COA?

Yes. A batch COA with actual test results is issued with each shipment.

Supplied factory-direct from our production base in Dongying, Shandong. Ready to request a quotation, a batch COA or a 1 kg sample? Contact our sales team — Tel / WhatsApp +86 132 9546 7567.

Quality & compliance: quality control, certifications and supplier due-diligence support for this product are described in our Quality & Compliance section.

Manufacturing & Quality

This product is manufactured by Shandong Nametai Biotechnology Co., Ltd. at its Dongying plant (Yellow River Delta Agricultural High-tech Zone, Shandong), a 5,220 m² facility with an annual capacity of 10,000 tonnes. Production uses fractionation and molecular distillation to isolate the C8 fraction.

Every batch is tested in our in-house QC laboratory before release, covering the parameters listed in the specification table above. Heavy metals, plasticizers and microbiological items are verified through third-party laboratory reports. A batch COA is issued with each shipment.

The site holds ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, HACCP, Kosher, HALAL, FDA food-facility registration and a China food production licence, all issued to Shandong Nametai Biotechnology Co., Ltd. The issuing body is printed on each certificate so it can be verified independently.

Typical use of this product: flavour carriers, sports nutrition and clinical nutrition. To review the facility, the QC laboratory and the certificates held by the manufacturing site, see our factory and our certifications. For batch documentation, samples or a quotation, request a quote.

Commercial Terms

Minimum Order Quantity

The minimum order quantity is 1 kg for MCT Oil, MCT Powder and Specialty Esters.

Samples

Samples are available in 1 kg or 20 kg quantities, and sample quantities can also be customized according to customer requirements.

Lead Time

Regular orders: 7 days to port of departure. Samples: within 7 days to the port of departure, depending on sample quantity. OEM / custom orders: within 30 days from the order date.

Documentation

A batch COA (Certificate of Analysis) carrying the actual test results is issued with each shipment. TDS can be provided with shipment or upon request. Further documentation requirements can be discussed at the enquiry stage.

OEM / ODM

OEM / ODM services are available. Custom formulation requests can be evaluated according to product requirements.

Packaging

Standard packing is shown in the packaging table on this page. Bulk shipments can be arranged with four drums per pallet, stretch-wrapped for container loading. Other pack sizes can be discussed per order.

Payment

Payment terms are agreed upon according to the contract between both parties.

Wondering whether pure C8 is the right choice? C8 vs C10 MCT Oil explains the practical differences between the two chain lengths.

For a quotation, a sample or batch documentation, please submit via our enquiry form — request a quote.