octanoic acid
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IUPAC name :octanoic acid
InChI :InChI=1/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKey :WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYAH
SMILES :CCCCCCCC(=O)O
cas number :124-07-2
(EINECS) number :204-677-5
beilstein number :1747180
fema number :2799
coe number :10
jecfa number :99
fl. number :08.010
molar refractivity :40.67 ± 0.3 cm3
parachor :372.2 ± 4.0 cm3
index of refraction :1.437 ± 0.02
surface tension :33.0 ± 3.0 dyne/cm
density :0.929 ± 0.06 g/cm3
polarizability :16.12 ± 0.5 10-24cm3
XlogP : 3.00
molecular weight : 144.2114400 (IUPAC)
formula :C8 H16 O2
BioActivity Analysis :71197
NMR Predictor :Predict
 
 
export tariff code :2915.90.0000
fda reg :172.210
172.860
173.315
173.340
173.370
178.1010
184.1025

Suppliers :
Advanced Biotech :caprylic acid
98% min. natural
Odor:  Fatty, Fruity
Advanced Biotech :caprylic acid
98% min. synthetic
Odor:  Fatty, Fruity
Bedoukian Research :CAPRYLIC ACID (NATURAL)
≥98.0%, Kosher
Odor:  fatty, oily
Berje :Caprylic Acid
Cargill - Alfrebro :CAPRYLIC ACID
natural, Kosher
Fleurchem :caprylic acid
natural
Fontarome :OCTANOIC ACID (CAPRYLIC ACID)
NATURAL
Odor:  Musty, unpleasant
Frutarom :NATURAL OCTANOIC ACID (CAPRYLIC)
≥99.00%, natural, Kosher
Odor:  Acidic, Fruity, Soapy, Sour
Frutarom :OCTANOIC ACID
≥99.00%, NI, Kosher
Odor:  Acidic, Fruity, Soapy, Sour
Mooreganics :Caprylic Acid
Natural (Organic Compliant)
Penta :octanoic acid
Robertet :Octanoic acid
naturel
Sigma-Aldrich-SAFC :Octanoic acid
≥98%, Kosher, FG
Sigma-Aldrich-SAFC :Octanoic acid
≥98%, natural, Kosher
Symrise :Caprylic acid
natural
Vigon :Caprylic Acid Octanoic Acid
Natural
Odor:  PENETRATING, ACRID, TYPICAL ACID

organoleptics :
odor type :fatty
odor strength :medium
odor description :¹
at 100.00 %.  
fatty waxy rancid oily vegetable cheesy
odor sample from :Sigma-Aldrich Inc.
substantivity :400  Hour(s)

properties :
appearence :colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid
assay : 98.00 to 100.00 %   
Food Chemicals Codex Listed :Yes
specific gravity :0.89300 to 0.92200 @ 25.00 °C.
pounds per gallon - calc. : 7.431 to 7.672
melting point : 16.00 to 17.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
boiling point : 237.00 to 239.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
vapor pressure :0.00400 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C.
vapor density :4.9 ( Air = 1 )
flash point :> 230.00  °F.  TCC  ( > 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) : 3.05
shelf life : 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
storage :store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.

safety :
most important hazard(s) :C - Corrosive.
  R 34 - Causes burns.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
Human experience : 1 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral Toxicity(LD50) :
  Oral-Rat    10080.00  mg/kg

intravenous-Mouse    600.00  mg/kg

Dermal Toxicity(LD50) :
  Skin-Rabbit  >5000.00  mg/kg

Inhalation Toxicity(LC50) :
  Not determined
 

safety in use :
 
recommendation for octanoic acid usage levels up to :
 not for fragrance use.
recommendation for octanoic acid usage levels up to :
  20.0000 ppm in the flavor.

safety references :
EPI System :view
ClinicalTrials.gov :search
Daily Med :search
NLM Hazardous Substances Data Bank :search
Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System :Search
AIDS Citations :Search
Cancer Citations :Search
Toxicology Citations :Search
Env. Mutagen Info. Center :Search
NLM Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity :Search
National Toxicology Program :Search
Canada Domestic Sub. List :Yes
EPA Chem. Sub. Inventory : Yes
WISER :UN 3265
 
WGK Germany :1
 
 
 
 octanoic acid
(EINECS) number :204-677-5
RTECS :RH0175000 for 124-07-2
chemidplus :000124072
EPA/NOAA CAMEO :hazardous materials
EPA Substance Registry Services :124-07-2
dtp/nci :5024

references :
 octanoic acid
fl. number :08.010
jecfa number :99
NIST Chemistry WebBook :1696520005
pubchem :173331

Cosmetics :
Cosmetic uses : cleansing agents
emulsifying agents
masking agents
perfuming agents
surfactants

other :
reference : Luebke, William tgsc, (1988)¹
CosIng :cosmetic data
VCF-Online: VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
Dietary Supplements Labels Database : Search
synonyms :
 C-8
 caprylic acid
N-caprylic acid
1-heptane carboxylic acid
N-octanoic acid
 octoic acid
N-octoic acid
 octylic acid
N-octylic acid

soluble in :
 alcohol
 water, 789 mg/L @ 25C

insoluble in :
 water

(odor and/or flavor) blends with :
 allyl cyclohexyl propionate
 allyl octanoate
alpha-amyl cinnamaldehyde / methyl anthranilate schiff's base
isoamyl laurate
6-amyl-alpha-pyrone
 benzyl laurate
 cyclohexyl acetic acid
 dairy lactone
2,4-decadien-1-ol
 decanal / methyl anthranilate schiff's base
(E)-2-decen-1-al
(E)-2-decen-1-ol
(Z)-5-decen-1-ol
(E)-2-decen-1-yl acetate
 dodecanal
 dodecanol
 ethyl (E)-2-octenoate
 ethyl hexanoate
 ethyl undecanoate
 ethyl undecylenate
(E)-2-hexen-1-al
 jasmin absolute pommade
 melon valerate
 methyl 10-undecenal
5-methyl hexanoic acid
 methyl myristate
4-methyl octanoic acid
 methyl undecanoate
 myristic acid
2,4-nonadien-1-ol
(Z)-2-nonen-1-al
(E)-2-octenoic acid
 oleic acid
 palmitic acid
 tetradecanal

(odor and/or flavor) used in :
 apple
 banana
 beef roasted beef
 beer
 blackberry
 bramble arctic bramble
 bread white bread
 butter
 chamomile
 cheese
 cherry
 chocolate cocoa
 cider
 cinnamon
 cleansing agents
 cloudberry bakeapple
 coconut
 coffee
 emulsifying agents
 grape brandy
 honey miel
 hops houblon
 lamb
 lemongrass
 lime
 marjoram
 mushroom
 nut peanut
 nut pecan
 nutmeg
 papaya
 passion fruit
 peach
 pear
 pear brandy
 petitgrain lemon petitgrain
 plum brandy
 sauerkraut
 sherry
 soybean
 surfactants
 tea
 tobacco tabac tabaco flower
 tomato

natural occurrence in :
data pageambrette seed concrete @ 0.07%
apple
beer
blackberry
data pageboronia absolute @ 0.07%
bread
capsicum
chamomile
data pagecistus oil @ 3.7%
coconut
data pagegrapefruit oil california @ 0.02%
data pagehelichrysum arenarium (l.) moench oil hungary @ 6.00%
hop
lemongrass
lime
data pagemalpighia glabra l. fruit oil @ 0.10%
data pageosmanthus absolute @ 0.11%
papaya
peach
pear
raspberry fruit
strawberry
tobacco flower
tomato



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