Octanoic acid - CAS # 124-07-2

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Chemical Name:  Octanoic acid

Chemical Formula:  C₈H₁₆O₂

CAS Number:  124-07-2

EC Number (EINECS):  204-677-5

Synonyms:  n-Caprylic acid;n-Octanoic acid;n-Octoic acid;n-Octylic acid;Neo-Fat 8;Caprylic acid;Enantic acid;Octylic acid;1-Heptanecarboxylic acid;Heptane-1-carboxylic acid;Octic acid;Hexacid 898;C-8 Acid;Kyselina kaprylova;Lunac 8-95;Emery 657;Octoic acid;Prifrac 2901;1-octanoic acid

Use:  chemical intermediate

Appearance:  colourless oily liquid

Melting Point:  16 C

Boiling Point:  237 C

Vapor Density:  5

Vapor Pressure:  1 mm Hg at 78 C

Flash Point:  110 C

Water Solubility:  slight

Stability:  Stable. Incompatible with bases, reducing agents, oxidizing agents. Flammable.

Molecular Weight:  144.2114

Alternate Names:  Caprylic Acid | n-Octanoic Acid | OTA

Department:  Organics

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