Palmester 5305 Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate

Palmester 5305 – Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate for Animals: Enhancing Absorption & Gut Health

1. Introduction

Palmester 5305 is the trade name for Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, an ester of propylene glycol and caprylic acid (C8). Originally used in cosmetics and food, it is increasingly adopted in animal nutrition and veterinary formulations thanks to its bioinert and highly absorbable properties.

 

2. Applications in Animal Health

2.1 Lipid Carrier for Fat-Soluble Nutrients

• Efficiently dissolves fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, K

• Helps stabilize and protect actives from oxidation and heat

2.2 Improves Digestion & Nutrient Uptake

• Easily digested; supports gut integrity and nutrient assimilation

• Especially beneficial for young or stressed animals

2.3 Vehicle for Liquid Veterinary Products

• Serves as an excellent excipient for emulsions and oral veterinary drugs

• Allows uniform dispersion and bioavailability of actives

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3. Key Benefits

• Colorless, odorless, biologically inert and animal-safe

• Compatible with vitamins, enzymes, oils, and premix systems

• Stable across a wide pH and temperature range

• Supplied in clear liquid form, available in drums or cans (25–200 kg)

4. Usage & Storage

• Use as a carrier or solvent for lipid-based formulations

• Dosage: usually 1% – 5% depending on formulation

• Store in a cool, dry place, sealed and protected from light

 

5. Conclusion

Palmester 5305 is a modern lipid-based excipient that enhances delivery and absorption of essential nutrients and actives in veterinary and animal nutrition products. It is a smart solution for formulators of feed supplements, oral veterinary drugs, and emulsified vaccines.

 

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