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800192 Octanoic acid

Octanoic acid for synthesis. CAS 124-07-2, EC Number 204-677-5, chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH.

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CAS #: 124-07-2 EC Number: 204-677-5 Molar Mass: 144.21 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH Hill Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
124-07-2204-677-5C₈H₁₆O₂CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH144.21 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8001920100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8001921000 Glass bottle 1 l
8001922500 Glass bottle 2.5 l
Description
Catalogue Number800192
DescriptionOctanoic acid
References
Product Information
CAS number124-07-2
EC index number607-708-00-4
EC number204-677-5
Hill FormulaC₈H₁₆O₂
Chemical formulaCH₃(CH₂)₆COOH
Molar Mass144.21 g/mol
HS Code2915 90 32
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationOctanoic acid for synthesis. CAS 124-07-2, EC Number 204-677-5, chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point237 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.91 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1 %(V)
Flash point>110 °C
Ignition temperature>300 °C
Melting Point16.0 - 16.5 °C
pH value4 (0.2 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure0.49 Pa (25 °C)
Solubility0.68 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat > 2000 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)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.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSRH0175000
Storage class8A Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal4
Liquid organic acids or solutions should be diluted, if necessary, and carefully neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate (Cat. No. 106323) or with sodium hydroxide (Cat. No 106462). Before filling into container D, check the pH with pH universal indicator strips (Cat. No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangercorrosive
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3265 , 8, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3265 , 8, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3265 , 8, III, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.908 - 0.912
Identity (IR)passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8001920100 04022536356396
8001921000 04022536356402
8001922500 04022536951430

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