| Agent Name |
Octanoic acid |
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| CAS Number |
124-07-2 |
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| Formula |
C8-H16-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
0ctanoic acid; 1-Heptanecarboxylic acid; Acide octanoique [French]; Acido octanoico [Spanish]; Acidum octanocium [Latin]; C-8 acid; Caprylic acid; Caprylic acid (natural); Caprylsaeure; Enantic acid; Hexacid 898; Kyselina kaprylova [Czech]; Octic acid; Octoic acid; Octylic acid; n-Caprylic acid; n-Octanoic acid; n-Octoic acid; n-Octylic acid; neo-Fat 8; [ChemIDplus] UN3265 |
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| Category |
Organic Acids |
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| Description |
Colorless to light yellow liquid with a mild odor; Insoluble in water; [CAMEO] May solidify when used or stored below room temperature; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to make dyes, drugs, perfumes, flavors, antiseptics, and fungicides; Also used in ore separations, hydraulic fluids, machining oils, flotation agents, and wood preservatives; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.00371 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
0.008 ppm |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 270 deg F; [HSDB] mp = 61-62 deg F; [CAMEO] Recognition odor threshold from CHEMINFO; ERG Guide is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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