Product Description

ProductCaprylic Acid
CAS124-07-2
FormulaCH3(CH2)6COOH
SynonymOctanoic Acid, Octanoic acid

Typical Product Specifications

Density0.91 (204 c)
Slightly Solublein water
Saponification Value384-391
Acid Value, mg KOH/g386-389
ColorMax, Lovibond 5 ยผ": 4 Yellow, 1 Red
Packaging180-kg (397-lb) net drums
Titer,ยฐC15.5 - 16.5
Iodine Value0.5 max
Fatty Acid Profile(C6 : 1 Max) (C8: 99 Min) (C10: 1 Max)
Refractive Index1.4280
Odorunpleasant odor
Melting Point16 c
Molecular weight144.21
Flash Point(tcc) 110 c
Solubilityalkalis, ethanol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, petrol. ether, glac. acetic acid
Boiling Point237.5 c
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Corrosive Liq,acidic organic,n.o.s.(Caprylic Acid) 8, UN3265, PGIII

Use: CLEANSING, EMULSIFYING, MASKING, PERFUMING, SURFACTANT

ClassOleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly
IndustryFood Chemicals, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical
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