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Octanoic acid
SpectraBase Compound ID G1ZImFV0PsC
InChI InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKey WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 144.21 g/mol
Molecular Formula C8H16O2
Exact Mass 144.11503 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID AsR7xf2k5r8
Name Octanoic Acid
Source of Sample Aldrich Chemical Company, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Boiling Point 237C
CAS Registry Number 124-07-2
Comments Physical Description= COLORLESS, OILY LIQUID
Compound Type Pure
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Density 0.910
FEMA Number 2799
Flash Point 110C
Formula C8H16O2
InChI InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKey WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point 16-16.5C
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= 1.4280 (20C)
Sample Description UNPLEASANT, OILY; FATTY ODOR, RANCID TASTE
Synonyms Caprylic acid
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT