Substance
ID:370546
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
caprylic acid
IUPAC name
octanoic acid
Synonyms
Caprylic acidOctanoic acid羊脂酸辛酸正辛酸Acid C8
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CAS Number
MDL Number
EC Number
Beilstein Number
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Properties
Physical Property
Vapor Pressure
1 mmHg ( 78 °C)
Flash Point
>230 °F
>110 °C
Density
0.91 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.428(lit.)
Boiling Point
237 °C(lit.)
Melting Point
15-17 °C(lit.)
Transition Temperature
solidification point ≥15 °C
Vapor Density
5 (vs air)
Safety Information
European Hazard Symbols
Corrosive (C)RTECS
RH0175000
GHS Signal Word
Danger
GHS Precautionary statements
P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
RID/ADR
UN 3265 8/PG 3
GHS Pictograms
Corrosive to metals, category 1
Skin corrosion, categories 1A,1B,1C
Serious eye damage, category 1
MSDS Link
Safety Statements
26-36/37/39-45
Hazard Class
8
German water hazard class
1
UN Number
3265
Packing Group
3
Personal Protective Equipment
Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
GHS Hazard statements
H314
Risk Statements
34
Product Information
Iodine Value
≤0.5
Linear Formula
CH3(CH2)6COOH
Grade
puriss.
Ignition Residue
≤0.05% (as SO4)
Purity
≥99% (alkalimetric)
Molecule Details
Biochem/physiol Actions
Caprylic acid stimulates ketogenesis in isolated perfused rat liver 1.
Caprylic acid stimulates ketogenesis in isolated perfused rat liver 1.
Molecular Spectra
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References
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