CAS 124-07-2: Octanoic acid

Description: Octanoic acid, also known as caprylic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula C8H16O2. It is characterized by its eight-carbon chain, which contributes to its hydrophobic nature. Octanoic acid is a colorless, oily liquid at room temperature and has a distinctive, rancid odor. It is soluble in organic solvents but only slightly soluble in water due to its hydrophobic properties. This fatty acid is commonly found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil and is used in various applications, including food flavoring, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Octanoic acid is also known for its antimicrobial properties and is sometimes utilized in the treatment of certain gastrointestinal disorders. Additionally, it plays a role in the production of esters for use in fragrances and as a surfactant in various industrial processes. Its CAS number, 124-07-2, is a unique identifier that helps in the classification and regulation of this chemical substance.

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C(O)CCCCCCC

Synonyms:

• 1-Heptanecarboxylic acid
• Acide octanoique
• Acido Octanoico
• Caprylic
• Caprylic Acid Free Acid
• Caprylic acid
• Caprylic-Acid, Natural (C8)
• Caprylsaeure
• Capylic Acid
• Cg 100
• Cg 100 (fatty acid)
• Edenor 8-99MY
• Edenor C 8-98-100
• Edenor C 8-99MY
• Emery 657
• Kortacid 0899
• Lunac 8-95
• Lunac 8-98
• Mcfa 8S
• N-Octanoic acid
• Naa 82
• Neo-Fat 8
• Neo-Fat 8S
• Nsc 5024
• Octanoic Acid (1.00193)
• Octanoic Acid (C8)
• Octansaure
• Octylic acid
• Prifac 2901
• Tin(2+) Dioctanoate
• n-CAPRYLIC ACID
• n-Octoic acid
• n-Octylic acid
• N-capylic acid
• Octanoic acid

Octanoic Acid

CAS: 124-07-2

Applications Octanoic Acid, is found naturally in the milk of various mammals. Its esters can …

• Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
• Color and Shape: Colourless
• Molecular weight: 144.21

Octanoic-7,7,8,8,8-d5 Acid

CAS: 124-07-2

Applications Octanoic-7,7,8,8,8-d5 Acid is a useful isotopically labeled compound of Octanoic Acid (O237880)

• Formula: C₈H₁₁D₅O₂
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 149.24

Caprylic Acid pure, C8-99% (GC)

CAS: 124-07-2

• Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
• Purity: min. 99%
• Color and Shape: Clear, Colourless to pale yellow, Liquid
• Molecular weight: 144.22