Octanoic acid CAS 124-07-2

CAS:124-07-2
MF:C8H16O2
MW:144.21
EINECS:204-677-5
Synonyms:1-Heptanecarboxylic acid; caprylic acid free acid; Octanoic Acid (1.00193); CAPRYLIC ACID (OCTANOIC ACID); OCTANOIC ACID, 99.5+%

What is Octanoic acid CAS 124-07-2？

Octanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid, solidified into flake crystals after cooling, slightly uncomfortable odor and burnt, diluted to fruity aroma. Melting point 16.3℃, boiling point 240℃, refractive index (nD20)1.4278. Slightly soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water and most organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. Caprylic acid is a medium chain fatty acid. It has eight carbons in its chain, so it’s also called caprylic acid. Caprylic acid is considered an essential fatty acid and is essential for proper functioning of the human body. Lack of it can lead to memory or concentration problems.

Specification

Item	Specification
Octanoic acid (C8) purity	≥99%
Moisture content	≤0.4%
Acid value (OT-4)	366~396
As	≤0.0001%
Heavy metal (as Pb)	≤0.001%
Burning residue check sample (10g)	≤0.1%
Related density (d2525)	0.908~0.913 (25/25℃)
Refractive index (nD20)	1.425~1.428

Application

Octanoic acid is used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical industry, for the synthesis of dyes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, the preparation of pesticides, fungicides, plasticizers and so on. Octanoic acid can be used as a standard for gas chromatographic analysis. Octanoic acid is used in the manufacture of preservatives, fungicides, perfumes, dyes, plasticizers and lubricants. Octanoic acid is used in the manufacture of dyes, medicines, fragrances, etc. Octanoic acid can also be used as insecticide, antifungal agent, rust inhibitor, corrosion inhibitor, foaming agent, defoamer, etc.