W279900

Octanoic acid

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Acid C₈, Caprylic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH
• CAS Number: 124-07-2
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• FEMA Number: 2799
• Beilstein: 1747180
• EC Number: 204-677-5
• Council of Europe no.: 10
• MDL number: MFCD00004429
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901335
• Flavis number: 8.010
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.210; FDA 21 CFR 172.860; FDA 21 CFR 184.1025
• vapor density: 5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 78 °C)
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.428 (lit.)
• bp: 237 °C (lit.)
• mp: 15-17 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: fatty; oily; vegetable; waxy; cheesy; rancid
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
• InChI key: WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Octanoic acid is a fatty acid mainly found in butter, edible oils and milk of various species.

Application

• Chemical Characterization of Terpene-Based Hydrophobic Eutectic Solvents and Their Application for Pb(II) Complexation during Solvent Extraction Procedure.: Research investigates the use of octanoic acid in the synthesis of novel terpene-based eutectic solvents, focusing on their application in heavy metal extraction. This study is crucial for environmental chemistry, offering a sustainable alternative for pollutant removal (Suljkanović et al., 2024).


• Green and Efficient Extraction of Phenolic Components from Plants with Supramolecular Solvents: Experimental and Theoretical Studies.: This research utilizes octanoic acid in the development of supramolecular solvents for the extraction of phenolic compounds from plants. The study focuses on optimizing extraction efficiency and sustainability, enhancing the production of natural antioxidants (Xia et al., 2024).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): >230.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): > 110 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves