Caprylic acid is the common name for the eight-carbon saturated fatty acid known by the systematic name octanoic acid. Its compounds are found naturally in the milk of various mammals, and as a minor constituent of coconut oil and palm kernel oil.] It is an oily liquid that is minimally soluble in water with a slightly unpleasant rancid-like smell and taste.
C 1585 (OTTO) Caprylic acid, puriss, 99% - used as a food contact surface sanitizer in commercial food handling establishments on dairy equipment,