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CAS RN: 124-07-2 | Product Number: O0027
n-Octanoic Acid
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Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)
Synonyms:
- Caprylic Acid
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| Size | Unit Price | Belgium | Japan* | Quantity |
Shipping Information
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| 25ML |
€20.00
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18 | ≥100 |
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| 500ML |
€32.00
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14 | ≥100 |
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* Stock available in Japan: Please check the Shipping Simulation for estimated shipments. (excludes regulated items and dry ice shipments)
| Product Number | O0027 |
Purity / Analysis Method 
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>98.0%(GC)(T) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__8H__1__6O__2 = 144.21 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Liquid |
| Storage Temperature
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Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C) |
| CAS RN | 124-07-2 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 1747180 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87574044 |
| SDBS (AIST Spectral DB) | 2010 |
| Merck Index (14) | 1765 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004429 |
Specifications
| Appearance | White or Colorless to Light yellow powder to lump to clear liquid |
| Purity(GC) | min. 98.0 % |
| Purity(Neutralization titration) | min. 98.0 % |
| NMR | confirm to structure |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point | 15 °C |
| Boiling Point | 238 °C |
| Flash point | 109 °C |
| Specific Gravity (20/20) | 0.91 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43 |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Degree of solubility in water | 0.68 g/l 20 °C |
GHS
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H412 : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H290 : May be corrosive to metals. |
| Precautionary Statements | P273 : Avoid release to the environment. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P301 + P330 + P331 : IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304 + P340 + P310 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. |
Related Laws:
| EC Number | 204-677-5 |
| RTECS# | RH0175000 |
Transport Information:
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| HS Number | 2915907098 |
Application
Biofilm research
n-Octanoic acid has been reported to inhibit Candida albicans biofilm formation.1)
(The product is for research purpose only.)
(The product is for research purpose only.)
Reference
- 1) Antibiofilm and antifungal activities of medium-chain fatty acids against Candida albicans via mimicking of the quorum-sensing molecule farnesol
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