Octanoic acid
[CAS# 124-07-2]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Carboxylic compounds and derivatives >> Acyclic carboxylic acid
• Name: Octanoic acid
• Synonyms: n-Octanoic acid; Caprylic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• CAS Registry Number: 124-07-2
• EC Number: 204-677-5
• FEMA: 2799

Properties

• Density: 0.91
• Melting point: 16-16.5 ºC
• Boiling point: 237 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.4268-1.4288
• Flash point: 130 ºC
• Water solubility: 0.68 g/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS05 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314-H412
• Safety Description: S25;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290

• Transport Information: UN 3265