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Octanoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 10543101
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Description

Octanoic acid, 99%, C8H16O2, CAS Number-124-07-2, 1-heptanecarboxylic acid, caprylic acid, enantic acid, n-caprylic acid, neo-fat 8, n-octanoic acid, n-octoic acid, n-octylic acid, octoic acid, octylic acid, 1L, 385 to 393mg KOH/g, 98.5% min. (GC), 02, 347, 238.0 deg.C, 100.0, CHEBI:28837

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 124-07-2
Molecular Formula C8H16O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 144.21
MDL Number MFCD00004429
InChI Key WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym caprylic acid, n-octanoic acid, octylic acid, n-caprylic acid, octoic acid, n-octylic acid, n-octoic acid, neo-fat 8, 1-heptanecarboxylic acid, enantic acid
PubChem CID 379
ChEBI CHEBI:28837
IUPAC Name octanoic acid
SMILES CCCCCCCC(=O)O

Specifications

Acidity 385 to 393mg KOH/g
CAS Min % 98.5
CAS Max % 100.0
Melting Point 16.0°C to 16.5°C
Color Colorless to Yellow
Density 0.9100g/mL
Boiling Point 238.0°C
Flash Point 110°C
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 98.5% min. (GC)
Packaging Glass bottle
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)6CO2H
Refractive Index 1.4268 to 1.4288
Quantity 1 L
Beilstein 02, 347
Merck Index 15, 1767
Specific Gravity 0.91
Solubility Information Solubility in water: 0.68g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether
Viscosity 5.8 mPa.s (20°C)
Formula Weight 144.21
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Liquid
Product Line ACROS Organics
Chemical Name or Material Octanoic acid
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Octanoic acid
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
 Hazard Statement
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only

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