Name: Octanoic Acid
SKU: ACM124072
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Catalog Number	ACM124072
CAS	124-07-2
Structure
Description	Octanoic acid appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid with a mild odor. Burns, but may be difficult to ignite. Corrosive to metals and tissue.;Liquid; OtherSolid, Liquid;Liquid;Liquid;Liquid;colourless, oily liquid/slight, unpleasant odour
IUPAC Name	octanoic acid
Synonyms	Caprylic Acid
Molecular Weight	144.21
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Canonical SMILES	CCCCCCCC(=O)O
Inchi	WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChIKey	InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
Boiling Point	237 °C(lit.)
Melting Point	16 °C
Flash Point	130°C
Purity	98%
Density	0.91g/ml
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 64° F (NTP, 1992);0.01 M;0.789 mg/mL at 30 °C;Very slightly sol in water (0.068 g/100 g at 20 °C); freely sol in alcohol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, petroleum ether, glacial acetic acid;Miscible in ethanol, chloroform, acetonitrile;In water 789 mg/L at 30 °C;0.789 mg/mL;slightly soluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents
Appearance	Light yellow characteristic liquid
Application	Octanoic acid, also known as caprylic acid, serves multiple purposes due to its unique chemical properties. As a medium-chain fatty acid, it is naturally present in various foods and serves as a commercial flavoring agent with applications across numerous food categories, such as baked goods, cheeses, frozen desserts, and more due to its mild, sometimes fruity-acid flavor. Beyond its culinary uses, octanoic acid is recognized for its antibacterial properties, making it valuable as an antimicrobial pesticide and as a sanitizer for food contact surfaces in food processing and handling facilities. Moreover, its penetration abilities through fatty cell wall membranes allow octanoic acid to be effective in treating certain bacterial infections, including those caused by lipid-coated bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus. Additionally, its applications extend to the agricultural sector as an algaecide, bactericide, and fungicide, and it is utilized in the manufacturing of perfumery esters and dyes. As a dietary supplement, octanoic acid may also aid in calorie burning and weight loss, highlighting its diverse functionality in both industrial and health-related fields.
Storage	Room temperature
Physical State	Liquid
Refractive Index	1.4268-1.4288