Caprylic acid, 98%

Name: Caprylic acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019157

About Caprylic acid, 98%

Caprylic acid is an aroma chemical (Synthesis grade) carrying the CAS registry number 124-07-2, specified at 98% purity. Its molecular formula is C8H16O2 and its molecular weight is 144.21 g/mol. The IUPAC name is octanoic acid. Alternative names: n-Caprylic acid and n-octanoic acid.

The material typically appears as a colourless to pale yellow liquid. Reported physical data include a melting point of 16 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for flavour formulation, fragrance compounding, aroma research and dyes and pigments manufacture. Buyers come mainly from food and beverage processing, cosmetics and personal care and textiles and dyeing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Caprylic acid in 250 mL, 500 mL, 5 L and 185 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Flavour formulation
Fragrance compounding
Aroma research
Dyes & pigments manufacture

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Caprylic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-019157
CAS Number	124-07-2
IUPAC name	octanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₆O₂
Molecular weight	144.21 g/mol
Exact mass	144.115
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29159020
InChIKey	WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	379

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Melting point	16 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
UN number	UN 3265
Synonyms	n-Caprylic acid, n-octanoic acid, Octylic acid, octoic acid, n-octylic acid, 1-heptanecarboxylic acid, n-Octoic acid, Enantic acid, Octic acid, C-8 acid, Acido octanoico, Acide octanoique

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P273, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 124-07-2

Puriss

Caprylic acid, puriss, 99%

CAS: 124-07-2
Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
MW: 144.21 g/mol

VQ-019158

Synthesis

Octanoic acid, 98%

CAS: 124-07-2
Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
MW: 144.21 g/mol

VQ-019292

Puriss

Octanoic acid, puriss, 99%

CAS: 124-07-2
Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
MW: 144.21 g/mol

VQ-019293

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Caprylic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Caprylic acid, 98% is 124-07-2. It is also known as n-Caprylic acid, n-octanoic acid, Octylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Caprylic acid, 98%?

Caprylic acid, 98% has the molecular formula C8H16O2 and a molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is octanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Caprylic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply Caprylic acid, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 250 mL, 500 mL, 5 L, 185 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Caprylic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Caprylic acid, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Caprylic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Caprylic acid, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 3265), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.