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Octanoic acid, 98+%

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Description

CAS: 124-07-2 | C8H16O2 | 144.214 g/mol

Octanoic acid is used in the production of esters, which finds application in perfumery and also dyes manufacture. It is used as a food contact surface sanitizer in commercial food handling, as a dietary supplement and as disinfectant in health care facilities, recreational facilities, livestock premises and industrial facilities. Its acid chloride is used in the synthesis of perfluorooctanoic acid.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Octanoic acid is used in the production of esters, which finds application in perfumery and also dyes manufacture. It is used as a food contact surface sanitizer in commercial food handling, as a dietary supplement and as disinfectant in health care facilities, recreational facilities, livestock premises and industrial facilities. Its acid chloride is used in the synthesis of perfluorooctanoic acid.

Solubility
Misicible with alcohol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, petroleum ether and acetonitrile.Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 124-07-2
Molecular Formula C8H16O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 144.214
MDL Number MFCD00004429
InChI Key WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym caprylic acid, n-octanoic acid, octylic acid, n-caprylic acid, octoic acid, n-octylic acid, n-octoic acid, neo-fat 8, 1-heptanecarboxylic acid, enantic acid
PubChem CID 379
ChEBI CHEBI:28837
IUPAC Name octanoic acid
SMILES CCCCCCCC(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 16°C to 17°C
Density 0.910 g/mL
Boiling Point 236°C to 238°C
Flash Point 132°C (269°F)
Assay Percent Range >98%
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)6CO2H
Refractive Index 1.4275
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN3265
Beilstein 1747180
Merck Index 14,1765
Solubility Information Misicible with alcohol,chloroform,ether,carbon disulfide,petroleum ether and acetonitrile.Slightly miscible with water.
Formula Weight 144.21
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material Octanoic acid
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Octanoic acid
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
 Hazard Statement
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Octanoic acid
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