W279900
Octanoic acid
≥98%, FG
Synonym(s):
Acid C8, Caprylic acid
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About This Item
biological source
synthetic
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
SMILES string
CCCCCCCC(O)=O
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
fatty; oily; vegetable; waxy; cheesy; rancid
InChI
1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChI key
WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
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).
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Danger
hcodes
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
ppe
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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