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Specifications:
| Application | Organic Synthesis | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Liquid |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₈H₁₆O₂ |
Thermo Scientific™ Octanoic Acid (Caprylic Acid, ≥98%) is a high-purity, medium-chain fatty acid widely used in chemical synthesis, industrial processes, food sanitation, and healthcare disinfection. This C8 saturated fatty acid is a clear, colorless to pale-yellow liquid with a characteristic odor, offering reliable performance across a range of applications.
It is commonly used in the production of esters for perfumery and dye manufacture, as well as in sanitizers, disinfectants, and dietary supplements. Octanoic acid also serves as a precursor for chemical derivatives such as perfluorooctanoic acid and finds application in biochemical assays such as the 13C-octanoic acid breath test.
Key Features
- High Purity: ≥98% (UK & US sourced material).
- Versatile Solubility: Miscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, petroleum ether, and acetonitrile; slightly miscible with water.
- Industrial Utility: Used in perfumery, dyes, sanitizers, and disinfectants.
- Healthcare Applications: Applied as a disinfectant in clinical and veterinary settings.
- Food & Feed: Functions as a sanitizer in food handling environments and as a dietary supplement.
- Chemical Precursor: Acid chloride derivative used in synthesis of perfluorooctanoic acid.
Applications
- Chemical Industry: Ester production (perfumes, dyes).
- Food Industry: Food contact surface sanitizer.
- Healthcare & Veterinary: Disinfectant for health care, recreation, and livestock facilities.
- Nutritional Supplement: Medium-chain fatty acid dietary additive.
- Research & Biochemistry: Used in diagnostic breath tests and studies on fatty acid tolerance.
Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 124-07-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C₈H₁₆O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 144.21 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale-yellow liquid |
| Assay (Silylated GC) | ≥98.0% |
| Assay (Titration) | 98.0–102.0% |
| Refractive Index (20 °C) | 1.4260–1.4300 |
| Solubility | Miscible with alcohol, ether, chloroform, acetonitrile; slightly miscible with water |
| Incompatibilities | Bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents |
| Form | Liquid |
| Storage | Ambient, away from incompatible materials |
| Use Restriction | Research Use Only (RUO) |
Packaging & Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Quantity | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| A11149.AC (A11149-AC) | 25 mL | Glass bottle |
| A11149.AP (A11149-AP) | 500 mL | Glass bottle |
| A11149.0F (A11149-0F) | 2500 mL | Container |
| A11149.0D (A11149-0D) | 10,000 mL | Container |
Safety & Handling
- Hazards: Avoid contact with bases, oxidizing and reducing agents.
- Storage: Store under recommended laboratory conditions.
- Safety Note: Research Use Only (RUO).
Thermo Scientific™ Octanoic Acid, 98+% (Caprylic Acid) is a versatile medium-chain fatty acid with industrial, healthcare, food, and research applications. Its high purity and reliable performance make it suitable for chemical synthesis, sanitation, disinfection, and nutritional supplementation, while also serving as an important reagent in biochemical and clinical studies.
- Pack Size: 500 mL 25 mL Glass bottle, Safebreak®, 2.5 L Plastic Container, 10L