Octanoic acid

CAS124-07-2

Octanoic acid (CAS 124-07-2, C8H16O2) is supplied by ChemSigma for research and manufacturing, with specification, analytical methods and batch documentation available on request.

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Chemical structure of Octanoic acid
C8H16O2 · 144.21 g/mol
CAS No.
124-07-2
Formula
C8H16O2
Mol. weight
144.21 g/mol
Appearance
colourless oily liquid

Chemical Specifications

Identifiers

CAS number 124-07-2
Product name Octanoic acid
Chinese name 辛酸
Synonyms 1-Heptanecarboxylic acid
Chinese synonyms 正辛酸; 正辛酸锂; 辛酸; 羊脂酸; 正辛酸(羊脂酸); 辛酸, 98+%; 天然辛酸; 辛酸,羊脂酸,C8酸
Molecular formula C8H16O2
Molecular weight 144.21 g/mol
EC number 204-677-5

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance colourless oily liquid
Boiling Point 107.379 ( ℃ )

Applications

<TABLE style="TABLE-LAYOUT: fixed" border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=#d5d5d5> <TBODY> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>mp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>16 °C</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>bp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>237&nbsp;°C(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>density&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>0.91&nbsp;g/mL&nbsp;at 25&nbsp;°C(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>vapor density&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>5 (vs air)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>vapor pressure&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>1 mm Hg ( 78 °C)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>FEMA&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>2799</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>refractive index&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc><I>n</I><FRAC Type="vertical">20/D</FRAC> 1.428(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Fp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>&gt;230&nbsp;°F<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Water Solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>0.68 g/L (20 &ordm;C)</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Merck&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>14,1765</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>BRN&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>1747180</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Stability:</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>Stable. Incompatible with bases, reducing agents, oxidizing agents. Flammable.</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>CAS DataBase Reference</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><A title="124-07-2(CAS DataBase Reference)" href="CAS_124-07-2.htm"><FONT color=#0066cc>124-07-2(CAS DataBase Reference)</FONT></A></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>NIST Chemistry Reference</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><A title="Octanoic acid(124-07-2)" href="http://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=124-07-2&amp;Units=SI"><FONT color=#0066cc>Octanoic acid(124-07-2)</FONT></A></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>EPA Substance Registry System</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><A title="Octanoic acid(124-07-2)" href="http://iaspub.epa.gov/sor_internet/registry/substreg/searchandretrieve/advancedsearch/search.do?search=?search=&amp;searchCriteria(advancedCriteria)=casNumber=124-07-2"><FONT color=#0066cc>Octanoic acid(124-07-2)</FONT></A></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Packaging, Storage & Transport

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Octanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Octanoic acid is 124-07-2. Octanoic acid is also known as 1-Heptanecarboxylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Octanoic acid?

The molecular formula of Octanoic acid is C8H16O2, and its molecular weight is 144.21 g/mol.

What is Octanoic acid used for?

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