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Caprylic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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Synonym(s):
Octanoic acid, Acid C8, Caprylic acid
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)6COOH
CAS Number:
124-07-2
Molecular Weight:
144.21
Beilstein:
1747180
MDL number:
MFCD00004429
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749224
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 78 °C)

API family

caprylic acid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.428 (lit.)

bp

237 °C (lit.)

mp

15-17 °C (lit.)

density

0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key

WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Caprylic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monograph such as Sodium Caprylate

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

closed cup

Flash Point(C)

closed cup

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