Synonym(s): Acid C8; Caprylic acid
Empirical Formula: C8H16O2
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)6COOH
Formula Weight: 144.21
MDL Number: MFCD00004429
Purity: ≥99%
Boiling Point: 237 °C(lit.)
Melting Point: 15-17 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.428(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1747180
Safety Statements (Europe): 26-36/37/39-45
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H314
Precautionary statements: P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310