Appearance
Colorless oily liquid
Function
Octanoic acid is used commercially in the production of esters used in perfumery and also in the manufacture of dyes.
Synonyms
Octanoic Acid, Reagent; Caprylic Acid; 1-Heptanecarboxylic acid; Acidecaprylique; C8 Acid
Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry area away from heat, strong acids and oxidizingmaterials.
Packages
- 100 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 397 lb. Steel Drum
- 400 lb. Poly Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Fatty acids
- emollient & esters
Other
- Origin: Vegetable/Synthetic
- Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 130 øC (266 øF)
- Melting Point: 16 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 144.21 g/mol