A6526712
n-Octanoic acid , CP,98% , 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
| Pack Size | Price | Stock | Quantity |
| 100ML | RMB31.20 | In Stock |
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| 500ML | RMB47.20 | In Stock |
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| others | Enquire |
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) |
| FEMA | 2799 | OCTANOIC ACID |
| refractive index | n |
| 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 |
| Odor | unpleasant odor |
| PH Range | 3.5 |
| PH | 3.97(1 mM solution);3.45(10 mM solution);2.95(100 mM solution); |
| Odor Type | fatty |
| biological source | synthetic |
| explosive limit | 1%(V) |
| 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℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 124-07-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Octanoic acid(124-07-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Octanoic acid (124-07-2) |
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 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 124-07-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 10,080 mg/kg (Jenner) |
| Limited Quantities | 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid) |
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L) |



