| Catalog |
BBC124072 |
| CAS |
124-07-2 |
| Structure |  |
| Description |
Caprylic acid is also called n-octanoic acid or fatty acid C8. It is a short-chain, saturated fatty acid present in vegetable oils and certain animal milks. |
| Synonyms |
n-Octanoic Acid; Fatty Acid C8 |
| Molecular Weight |
144.21 |
| Molecular Formula |
C8H16O2 |
| Boiling Point |
237 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point |
16 °C |
| Purity |
≥99.9% |
| Density |
0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Appearance |
Clear colorless to yellow liquid |
| Application |
Flavor and Fragrance: To manufacture esters used in the production of perfumes and artificial flavorings.
Food and Beverage: Natural antimicrobial ingredient in sanitizers for food contact surfaces and equipment, particularly in meat processing plants, breweries and wineries.
Lubricants and Greases: Manufacture of synthetic lubricants, hydraulic fluids and refrigerant lubricant.
Metal Working Fluids: Solubilizer for mineral oils. |
| Biobased Source |
Vegetable-based |
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