Octanoic acid
SIAL/21639 - analytical standard
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
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥99.5% (GC) |
| bp | 237 °C (lit.) |
| 237-238 °C | |
| density | 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| format | neat |
| functional group | carboxylic acid |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7 |
| InChI key | WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 15-17 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| refractive index | n |
| n |
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| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| shipped in | ambient |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCC(O)=O |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable | |
| vapor density | 5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 78 °C) |
| Application: | Octanoic acid may be used as a reference standard in quantification of the analyte in plasma and brain homogenate by high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection. |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| General description: | Octanoic acid is a medium chain saturated fatty acid (MCFA). It is a nutrient present in dairy products and specific oils like palm kernel and coconut oils. |
| General description: | This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food. |
| Symbol |  GHS05 |
| 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 | ≥99.5% (GC) |
| bp | 237 °C (lit.); 237-238 °C |
| mp | 15-17 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |