1091040

Caprylic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Octanoic acid, Acid C₈, Caprylic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH
• CAS Number: 124-07-2
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749224
• MDL number: MFCD00004429
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1747180

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• vapor density: 5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 78 °C)
• API family: caprylic acid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• 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): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• 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

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Caprylic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monograph such as Sodium Caprylate

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: 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: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point (°F): >230.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point (°C): > 110 °C - closed cup