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n-Octanoic acid , Analysis of standard products, ≥99.9%(GC) , 124-07-2

Synonym(s):
Octanoic acid;Caprylic acid;OA;OcAc;Caprylic acid (Octanoic acid)

CAS NO.:124-07-2

Empirical Formula: C8H16O2

Molecular Weight: 144.21

MDL number: MFCD00004429

EINECS: 204-677-5

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 16 °C
Boiling point: 237 °C(lit.)
Density  0.91 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  5 (vs air)
vapor pressure  1 mm Hg ( 78 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.428(lit.)
FEMA  2799 | OCTANOIC ACID
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  20-25°C
solubility  0.68g/l
pka 4.89(at 25℃)
form  Liquid
Specific Gravity 0.910 (20/4℃)
color  Clear colorless to yellow
PH 3.97(1 mM solution);3.45(10 mM solution);2.95(100 mM solution);
Odor unpleasant odor
PH Range 3.5
explosive limit 1%(V)
Odor Type fatty
Water Solubility  0.68 g/L (20 ºC)
JECFA Number 99
Merck  14,1765
BRN  1747180
Dielectric constant 3.2(18℃)
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with bases, reducing agents, oxidizing agents. Flammable.
LogP 3.05 at 20℃

Description and Uses

Octanoic acid is a flavoring agent considered to be a short or medium chain fatty acid. It occurs normally in various foods and is commercially prepared by oxidation of n-octanol or by fermentation and fractional distillation of the volatile fatty acids present. It is used in maximum levels, as served, of 0.13% for baked goods; 0.04% for cheeses; 0.005% for fats and oils, frozen dairy desserts, gelatins and puddings, meat products, and soft candy; 0.016% for snack foods; and 0.001% or less for all other food categories.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H314-H412
Precautionary statements  P273-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338-P363
Hazard Codes  C,Xi
Risk Statements  34
Safety Statements  26-36/39-45-36/37/39-25-27
RIDADR  UN 3265 8/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  RH0175000
Autoignition Temperature >300 °C
Hazard Note  Irritant
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2915 90 70
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 10,080 mg/kg (Jenner)

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