UNSPSC 51302002: Sodium caprylate

This classification denotes an antifungal agent with the molecular formula C8H15O2.Na, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 9XTM81VK2B, chemically known as octanoic acid, sodium salt but generally known as sodium caprylate, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 16123. European Medicines Agency schedules Sodium caprylate in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB12579MIG. As of Q4 2014, SODIUM CAPRYLATE remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity.

Sodium caprylate bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0142816 and NCI Concept Code C74148. SMILES: CCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+].

UNSPSC 51302002 Sodium caprylate is a Commodity code that in recent state and local solicitations covers chemical treatment agents used in municipal infrastructure operations. The recent opportunities tagged under this code reveal a mismatch: the Austin Water solicitation centers on liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for phosphorus removal in wastewater treatment, while the Tampa Fire Rescue opportunity addresses medical aid supplies—neither directly aligned with sodium caprylate's nominal scope. State and local governments appear to use this code loosely to capture water-treatment chemicals and ancillary supplies purchased by utilities and emergency services, though the code's nominal product does not feature prominently in recent postings. Issuing bodies include city water utilities and fire departments, with both opportunities sourced through municipal procurement offices.

Activity under this code remains sparse and geographically limited. The two recent opportunities originate in Texas (City of Austin, posted July 27, 2026, with responses due August 25, 2026, under IFB 2200 CSH1061 for 179,200 gallons annually at estimated firm pricing with up to 25% annual adjustments thereafter) and Florida (City of Tampa Fire Rescue, ITB 25-P-00157, posted April 24, 2026). The Austin opportunity includes local and small business preference discounts (5% to 3% depending on contract value) and requires NSF approval and AWWA B403 compliance; Tampa's procurement emphasizes SLBE and U-WMBE set-asides with 5% discounts capped at $10,000 to $20,000. Given the limited recent posting volume and code-to-scope misalignment, pursue this code only if your capability is in municipal chemical treatment or emergency medical supplies; watch for broader activity in water and wastewater treatment categories that may better capture the actual buying patterns of these jurisdictions.