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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 FpoizitTz6T
Name Octanoic Acid
Boiling Point 239.7C
CAS Registry Number 124-07-2
Comments Physical Description= OILY LIQUID
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Density (20C) 0.910
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
Instrument Name DigiLab FTS-40
Melting Point 16.7C
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.4280
RTECS Number RH0175000
Sample Description ALIPHATIC CARBOXYLIC ACID
Synonyms Caprylic acid
Technique FTIR
Use INTERMEDIATE IN THE PREPARATION OF ESTERS FOR PERFUMES; ALSO FOR DYE MANUFACTURING