Synonyms: Octanoic Acid, Caprylic Acid
Cas No: 0124-07-02
EC No: 204-677-5
Chemical Formula: CH 3 (CH 2 ) 6 COOH
Physical Form: Viscous Liquid
Color: Light Yellow
Odor: Weak
pH: 3.5
Concentration: 0.5 g/l
Melting Point / Melting Range: 15 - 17 °C
Boiling Point / Boiling Range: 237 °C
Flash Point: > 110 °C
Concentration: >= 90 - <= 100
Lower Explosive Limit / Lower Flammability Limit: 1%(V)
Vapor Pressure: 13 hPa (124 °C)
Relative Vapor Density: 4.98 (Air = 1.0)
Relative density: 0.91 (20 °C)
Density: 0.91 g/cm 3 (25 °C)
Solubility in Water: 0.68 g/l (20 °C)
Surface Tension: 33.7 mN/m, 0.6 g/l, 23 °C
Molecular Weight: 144.21 g/mol
Self-Igniting: > 300 °C
Usage areas:
Caprylic acid is a natural fatty acid ester that is a mixture of caprylic acid and caproic acid.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products:
Caprylic acid can be used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in cosmetics and personal care products. It can be found in skin care products, hair care products and makeup products.
Pharmaceutical Industry:
Caprylic acid may be used in some pharmaceutical formulations. It may be included as the carrier of drugs, the content of capsules or the active ingredient in some topical preparations.
Agriculture and Livestock:
Caprylic acid can help support the intestinal health of animals by adding it to animal feed. It can also be found in some formulations used in plant protection products.
Industrial Cleaning Products:
Caprylic acid can be used in industrial cleaning products. It may have degreasing properties and therefore serve as an active ingredient in some cleaning formulations.
Plastic and Rubber Industry:
Caprylic acid can be used in the production of some plastic and rubber products.
Energy:
Caprylic acid can be used in biofuel production.
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