Octanoic acid

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₈H₁₆O₂
CAS Number	124-07-2

FC-0296012

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	octanoic acid
SMILES	CCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChI Key	WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	239.0 °C
Melting Point	16.5 °C
Flash Point	270 °F.
Density	0.910 at 20 °C/4 °C

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

270 °F.

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.