General informations:

general data on caprylic acid:
pH value 3.6 (0.068 %)
boiling point 237 °C
Melting point 16 °C
Flash point 128 °C
Auto-ignition temperature 440 °C
Vapor pressure 0.49 Pa (at 20 °C)

Caprylic acid is a colorless, unpleasantly sweaty smelling, oily carboxylic acid that melts at 16°C. It is soluble in ether, ethanol and chloroform and insoluble in water.

To ensure that we can guarantee a short-term and reliable supply of caprylic acid, we have agreed minimum quantities with our customers. We keep these minimum quantities in stock in drums or IBCs.
We are happy to offer you the same option to ensure that you have access to our high-quality caprylic acid products at all times.

Quality is regularly tested in our laboratory to ensure that our product meets the highest standards.

We offer our customers the ability to bottle caprylic acid to their individual needs. We can fill caprylic acid into different containers to ensure they meet our customers' requirements.

Product Specification:

Chemical name:

octanoic acid

Appearance:

clear yellow liquid

assay:

C8 min: 99 %, C 10: max 1 %

acid value:

383-392 mg KOH / g

Moisture:

max 0,2 %

Density:

ca 0,9

Packing:

drums

IMCO:

Kl. 8 Verpackungsgruppe III, (E)

Einecs-No.:

204-677-5

UN-No.:

3265

Notes:

colour Lovibond: max 0,5 R max 3 Y

Hazard Informations:

VOC content approx. 100 Gas/vapor heavier than air at 20 °C Caprylic acid causes severe skin burns and severe eye damage. Caprylic acid is harmful to aquatic organisms, with long term effects.

Label:

GHS05

Product categories:

carbonic acid or carboxylic acid,

This data is only for your information purposes and does not imply a guarantee for a certain application.

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