Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99%

Name: Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003679

About Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99%

Caprylic acid sodium salt (CAS 1984-06-1) is a biological detergent offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade) at a purity of 99%. Formula C8H15NaO2, molecular weight 166.19 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is sodium octanoate. Alternative names: Octanoic acid sodium salt and Sodium caprylate.

The material typically appears as a white to off-white powder. Key physical data: a melting point of above 300 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for cell lysis, membrane protein solubilisation and electrophoresis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 250 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Caprylic acid sodium salt is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell lysis
Membrane protein solubilisation
Electrophoresis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003679
CAS Number	1984-06-1
IUPAC name	sodium octanoate
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₅NaO₂
Molecular weight	166.19 g/mol
Exact mass	166.097
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29159090
InChIKey	BYKRNSHANADUFY-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	23664772

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Melting point	>300 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.1 Å²
Synonyms	Octanoic acid sodium salt, Sodium caprylate, Sodium n-octanoate, Octanoic acid, sodium salt, Sodium octoate, Natrium octanoat, Ice Block, Octanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1), Sodium caprylate (NF), Sodium caprylate [NF], starbld0016508

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 1984-06-1

AR

Caprylic acid sodium salt, AR

CAS: 1984-06-1
Formula: C₈H₁₅NaO₂
MW: 166.19 g/mol

VQ-046859

BP

Caprylic acid sodium salt, BP

CAS: 1984-06-1
Formula: C₈H₁₅NaO₂
MW: 166.19 g/mol

VQ-046541

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99% is 1984-06-1. It is also known as Octanoic acid sodium salt, Sodium caprylate, Sodium n-octanoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99%?

Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99% has the molecular formula C8H15NaO2 and a molecular weight of 166.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium octanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99% can I order?

We supply Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 250 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99% 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 sodium salt, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99% is classified as hazardous, 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.