Caprylic Acid
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Formula | C8H16O2 |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 144. 21 g/mol |
| Boiling point | 237 °C |
| Solubility in water | 0. 068 g/100 mL |
| Solubility | alcohol |
| chloroform | |
| ether | |
| acetonitrile | |
| Melting point | 16. 7 °C (62. 1 °F; 289. 8 K) |
| Date of Reg. | |
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| ID | 2902642 |
About Caprylic Acid
Caprylic acid, also known under the systematic name octanoic acid is a carboxylic acid with the structural formula CH₃(CH₂)₆CO₂H. Classified as a carboxylic acid, it is a colorless oily liquid that is minimally soluble in water with a slightly unpleasant rancid-like smell and taste.
