Caprylic Acid (Octanoic Acid), CAS 124-07-2, is a C8 saturated fatty acid used in ester synthesis and industrial fatty-acid formulations. For procurement review, confirm the required grade, physical form, and intended industrial use, packaging appropriate for the offered fatty-acid form, and applicable safety documentation.
Caprylic Acid (Octanoic Acid) CAS 124-07-2
- CAS: 124-07-2
- Synonyms: Caprylic acid; Octanoic acid; n-Octanoic acid; Octylic acid
- Einecs: 204-677-5
- Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
- Grade: Confirm required grade and physical form
- Package: Confirm packaging for the offered fatty-acid form
Product Description
Product: Caprylic Acid (Octanoic Acid); CAS number: 124-07-2.
Molecular formula: C₈H₁₆O₂; molecular weight: 144.21 g/mol.
Other names: Caprylic acid; Octanoic acid; n-Octanoic acid; Octylic acid
Identity check: Caprylic acid and octanoic acid are names used for the substance identified by CAS 124-07-2.
Technical context: ester synthesis and industrial fatty-acid formulations. Procurement review: Confirm the required grade, physical form, and intended industrial use, packaging appropriate for the offered fatty-acid form, and applicable safety documentation for the actual offered material.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Are Caprylic Acid and Octanoic Acid the same substance?
A: Yes. Both names identify the saturated C8 fatty acid, CAS 124-07-2. It is not capric acid, which is decanoic acid, CAS 334-48-5. Confirm the CAS number and carbon-chain profile because commercial fatty-acid cuts may contain neighboring C6 and C10 homologs. -
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Which batch specifications matter for Caprylic Acid?
A: Agree assay or C8 content, acid value, water, color, iodine value, unsaponifiable matter, residue or ash, and limits for C6, C10 and other homologs. Grade-specific odor or compendial requirements may also apply. Compare the batch COA and chromatographic basis with the intended formulation or process specification. -
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What should be specified for bulk Octanoic Acid packing and handling?
A: State drums, IBCs or tanker, net quantity, container and gasket compatibility, previous-cargo requirements and allowable odor contamination. Because octanoic acid can solidify near cool ambient temperatures, confirm the delivery-temperature and heating arrangement. Check seals, current SDS and the agreed sampling procedure before unloading.
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