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: C(CCCCC)CC(O)=O

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
• acidecaprylique
• 1-heptanecarboxylicacid
• C8
• OCTIC ACID
• RARECHEM AL BO 0185
• OCTOIC ACID
• C8 ACID
• FEMA 2799
• CARBOXYLIC ACID C8
• 1-octanoic acid
• acideoctanoique

Octanoic Acid

CAS: 124-07-2

Applications 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.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Lide, D. R., et al.: CRC Handbook chem. Phys., 70th Ed. (1990); Beare-Rogers, J., et al.: Pue Appl. Chem., 73 (4), 685 (2001);

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂

Color and Shape: Colourless

Molecular weight: 144.21

Ref: TR-O237880

Caprylic Acid

CAS: 124-07-2

Color and Shape: Neat

Ref: 61-FOR3387.00

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

Ref: SR-88889