Caprylic acid sodium salt, AR

Name: Caprylic acid sodium salt, AR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046859

About Caprylic acid sodium salt, AR

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Caprylic acid sodium salt (AR grade), a biological detergent registered under CAS number 1984-06-1. The compound has the formula C8H15NaO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 166.19 g/mol. The IUPAC name is sodium octanoate. It is also known as Sodium caprylate or Sodium n-octanoate.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include cell lysis, membrane protein solubilisation and electrophoresis. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell lysis
Membrane protein solubilisation
Electrophoresis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Caprylic acid sodium salt, AR
Catalogue No.	VQ-046859
CAS Number	1984-06-1
IUPAC name	sodium octanoate
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₅NaO₂
Molecular weight	166.19 g/mol
Exact mass	166.097
Grade	AR
HSN code	29159090
InChIKey	BYKRNSHANADUFY-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	23664772

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.1 Å²
Synonyms	Sodium caprylate, Sodium n-octanoate, Octanoic acid, sodium salt, Sodium octoate, Natrium octanoat, Ice Block, Octanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1), Octanoic acid sodium salt, Sodium caprylate (NF), Sodium caprylate [NF], n-Octanoic Acid Sodium Salt, Sodium caprylate: Octanoic acid

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

Synthesis

Caprylic acid sodium salt, 99%

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

VQ-003679

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, AR?

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

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

Caprylic acid sodium salt, AR 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, AR can I order?

We supply Caprylic acid sodium salt, AR in AR grade, in 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

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

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

Yes. Caprylic acid sodium salt, AR 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.