Caprylic Acid, also known as Octanoic Acid (C8H16O2), is a carboxylic acid with a molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol. It has a Melting Point of 61 to 62°F and a Boiling Point of 463.5°F at 760 mmHg. This substance is less dense than water and will float. Handling Caprylic Acid requires caution due to its potential to cause severe skin burns and eye damage. It is also harmful if swallowed. Safety measures include wearing safety gloves and goggles, and using appropriate workplace labels such as warning, caution, precept, and use safety goggles labels.

• CAS Number: 124-07-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• Exact Mass: 144.115029749
• Boiling Point: 463.5 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 61 to 62 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Density: 0.91 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H302 (10.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]