Octanoic acid, 98%

Name: Octanoic acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019292

About Octanoic acid, 98%

Octanoic acid is an aroma chemical in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 124-07-2 at a purity of 98%. With the molecular formula C8H16O2, it has a molar mass of 144.21 g/mol. It is also known as Acid C8 or Caprylic acid.

In its supplied form it is a colourless to pale yellow liquid. Reported physical data include a melting point of 15-17 °C and a density of 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include flavour formulation, fragrance compounding, aroma research and dyes and pigments manufacture. Our customers for this product work in food and beverage processing, cosmetics and personal care and textiles and dyeing.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L and 185 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Flavour formulation
Fragrance compounding
Aroma research
Dyes & pigments manufacture

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Octanoic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-019292
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	15-17 °C
Density	0.91 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
UN number	UN 3265
Synonyms	Acid C8, Caprylic acid, n-octanoic acid, n-caprylic acid, Octylic acid, octoic acid, n-octylic acid, 1-heptanecarboxylic acid, n-Octoic acid, Enantic acid, Octic acid, C-8 acid

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

Synthesis

Caprylic acid, 98%

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

VQ-019157

Puriss

Caprylic acid, puriss, 99%

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

VQ-019158

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 Octanoic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Octanoic acid, 98% is 124-07-2. It is also known as Acid C8, Caprylic acid, n-octanoic acid.

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

Octanoic 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 Octanoic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply Octanoic acid, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 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 Octanoic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Octanoic 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 Octanoic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Octanoic 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.