Octanoic acid

Datasheet MSDS
Catalog Number
AFF1018
Product Name
Octanoic acid
Structure
Octanoic acid
CAS Number
124-07-2
IUPAC Name
octanoic acid
Synonyms
1-Heptanecarboxylic Acid; Caprylic acid; Edenor C 8-98-100; Emery 657; Kortacid 0899; Lunac 8-95; Lunac 8-98; NAA 82; NSC 5024; Neo-Fat 8; Neo-Fat 8S; Octylic Acid; Prifac 2901; n-Caprylic Acid; n-Octanoic Acid; n-Octoic Acid; n-Octylic Acid
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2
Molecular Weight
144.21
Appearance
Clear Colorless Oil
Purity
98%
Density
0.91 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Melting Point
16°C
Boiling Point
237°C (lit.)
Storage
Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Description
Octanoic Acid, is found naturally in the milk of various mammals. Its esters can be used in perfumery and also in the manufacture of dyes. It is also an antimicrobial pesticide used as a food contact surface sanitizer. Caprylic acid is also used in the treatment of some bacterial infections.
SMILES
CCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChI Key
WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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