Octanoic acid
ALDRICH/W279927 - natural, ≥98%, FG
Synonym: Acid C8; Caprylic acid
CAS Number: 124-07-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21
EC Number: 204-677-5
MDL Number: MFCD00004429
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)6COOH
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
bp | 237 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Kosher | |
natural | |
InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7 |
InChI key | WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 15-17 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | fatty; oily; waxy; vegetable; cheesy; rancid |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.860 | |
FDA 21 CFR 1722.210 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCC(O)=O |
vapor density | 5 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 78 °C) |
General description: | Octanoic acid is a fatty acid mainly found in butter, edible oils and milk of various species. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 5, 10, 25 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H314 - H412 |
Precautionary statements | P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363 |
Hazard Codes | C |
Risk Statements | 34 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45 |
RIDADR | UN 3265 8 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 230.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | > 110 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 237 °C (lit.) |
mp | 15-17 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2799 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |