[Supply of n-octanoic acid] List of specific physical and chemical properties of n-octanoic acid

N-octanoic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H16O2. It is a colorless and transparent oily liquid. There is a smell of sweat. Used for making dyes, drugs, spices, plasticizers, lubricants, etc. It can also be used as a preservative, bactericide, etc. It is produced by saponifying coconut oil, then acidifying and fractionating it.

Specific physical and chemical properties are as follows:

Appearance: colorless or slightly yellow transparent oily liquid;

Density: 0.91;

Melting point: 16-16.5°C;

Boiling point: 237°C;

Refractive index: 1.4268-1.4288;

Flash point : 130°C;

Water solubility: 0.68g/L (20°C);

Solubility: slightly soluble in hot water, soluble in most organic solvents, such as ethanol , ether, chloroform, benzene, carbon disulfide, petroleum ether and glacial acetic acid.