W279927

Octanoic acid

natural, ≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Acid C₈, Caprylic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH
• CAS Number: 124-07-2
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• FEMA Number: 2799
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1747180
• EC Number: 204-677-5
• Council of Europe no.: 10c
• MDL number: MFCD00004429
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901336
• Flavis number: 8.010
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012; FDA 21 CFR 172.860; FDA 21 CFR 1722.210
• vapor density: 5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 78 °C)
• assay: ≥98%
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• 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
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• organoleptic: fatty; oily; waxy; vegetable; cheesy; rancid
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
• InChI key: WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Octanoic acid is a fatty acid mainly found in butter, edible oils and milk of various species.

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives. This product is a Biobased product aligning with the principles of "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks" in Green Chemistry.

Application

• Characterization and drug solubilization of arginine-based ionic liquids - Impact of counterions and stoichiometry.: This study discusses the solubilization properties of arginine-based ionic liquids with octanoic acid as a counterion, highlighting their potential in enhancing drug delivery systems through improved drug solubility (Wang et al., 2024).


• 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).

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS05
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H314,H412
• pcodes: P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C
• Storage Class: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• wgk_germany: 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