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Octaanzuur
Caprylic acid · حمض الأوكتانويك · Kapril turşusu · Caprylsäure · Ácido caprílico · کاپریلیک اسید · Acide octanoïque · ऑक्टेनोइक अम्ल · Kaprilsav · Asam kaprilat · Acido caprilico · カプリル酸
| CAS | 124-07-2 |
|---|---|
| EC | 204-677-5 |
| UN | 3265 |
| Formule | C8H16O2 |
| Molaire massa | 144,21 g/mol |
| Vlampunt | 116 °C |
| Relatieve dichtheid van het gas of de damp (lucht = 1) | 4,98 |
| GHS | Gevaar · H314, H412 |
Octanoic acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid that is heptane in which one of the hydrogens of a terminal methyl group has been replaced by a carboxy group. Octanoic acid is also known as caprylic acid. Octanoic acid appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid with a mild odor. Burns, but may be difficult to ignite. Corrosive to metals and tissue.