- IMWITOR® 742 is a mixture of short chain partial glycerides obtained by esterification of glycerol with caprylic acid and capric acid.
- It is listed as Glycerol Monocaprylocaprate, Type I in the Ph.Eur and Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylocaprate in the USP-NF.
- IMWITOR® 742 is available as a clear, oily liquid or soft mass.
- It is used in oral, topical, rectal, vaginal und nasal pharmaceutical formulations in amounts of 3 – 15 %.