Caprylic acid is used in the manufacture of lubricants, dyes, pesticides, disinfectants, and perfumes. The natural antimicrobial properties of caprylic acid make it useful as a sanitizer for food contact surfaces and equipment, especially meat processing plants, breweries & wineries.

辛酸用于制造润滑剂，染料，杀虫剂，消毒剂和香料。辛酸的天然抗菌特性使其可用作食品接触表面和设备的消毒剂，特别是肉类加工厂，酿酒厂和酿酒厂。