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Product Data

Rev. No.: OINO392

 
Commodity name:   Caprylic Acid  
Chemical Formula: CH3(CH2)6COOH

CAS Number:

          124-07-2
Physical & Chemical:   Appearance: Clear, colorless to slightly yellow, oily liquid. Odor: Faint, fruity acid odor ; Solubility: 0.068 g/100 g water @ 20C (68F) ; Density: 0.91 @ 20C/4C ; % Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0 ; Boiling Point: 239.7C (464F) ; Melting Point: 16.7C (63F) ; Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 1 mm @ 780 C.  
Packing Style : 170 kg new steel drums.
Handling and Storage :   Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition. Protect from freezing. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Avoid dust formation and control ignition sources. Employ grounding, venting and explosion relief provisions in accord with accepted engineering practices in any process capable of generating dust and/or static electricity. Empty only into inert or non-flammable atmosphere. Emptying contents into a non-inert atmosphere where flammable vapors may be present could cause a flash fire or explosion due to electrostatic discharge. Separate from incompatibles.  
Shelf life : two years
Specifications:  

Properties

Values

Acid Value (mg KOH/g)

357-367

Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)

358-368

Iodine Value (Wijs) I2, maximum

0.5

Unsaponifiable Matter, % maximum

0.3

Color Lovibond 5 1/4": Y, maximum

2.5

Color Lovibond 5 1/4": R, maximum

0.5

C6, % maximum

0.5

C8, %

54-62

C10, %

38-46

C12, % maximum

1

 

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