pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceable to USP and PhEur
Synonym(s): Octanoic acid; Acid C8; Caprylic acid
Empirical Formula: C8H16O2
Formula Weight: 144.21
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)6COOH
MDL Number: MFCD00004429
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
RTECS No.: RH0175000
RIDADR: UN 3265 8 / PGIII
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H314
Precautionary statements: P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Hazard Codes (Europe) : C
Risk Statements (Europe): 34
Safety Statements (Europe): 26-36/37/39-45
WGK Germany: 1