Technical Data Sheet

BRI Product Number:

881

BRI Product Name:

CAPRYLIC ACID (NATURAL)

CAS Number:

124-07-2

FEMA Number:

2799

EU FLAVIS Number:

08.010

China GB Number:

S0309

Molecular Weight:

144.17

Molecular Formula:

C8H16O2

Synonyms:

CAPRYLIC ACID (NATURAL)
Octanoic acid

CAS Name:

Octanoic acid

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Odor Description:

A fatty, oily odor.

Fragrance Use:

Can be used in buttery or dairy-type applications.

Recommended Fragrance Use Level:

0.5% - 2%

Tenacity on Blotter:

> 2 weeks

Taste Description:

Acidic, cheese, fruity notes.

Flavor Use:

Used for cheese, milk, and other dairy type flavors, and ripe fruit.

Recommended Flavor Use Level:

1 - 10 PPM

SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Purity:

98.0%

Appearance:

light yellow liquid

Refractive Index:

1.427 : 1.430 at 20 deg C

Specific Gravity:

0.907 : 0.911 at 25 deg C

Additives:

None

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Flash Point:

250 deg F (CC)

Boiling Point (approx):

239.00 C (EPI 4.0)

Melting Point:

16-17 deg C

Solubility:

Almost insoluble in water.

Log P:

3.03

Kosher:

YES

Halal:

YES

Regulatory Status:

TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(204-677-5) ENCS PICCS SWISS

RIFM Monograph:

YES

Natural:

YES

Nature Identical:

YES

Export Tariff Code:

2915.90.0000

Shipped as Dangerous Good:

YES

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Recommended Packaging:

Glass or Plastic

Shelf Life:

60 months from manufacture date(when stored as recommended)

Recommended Storage:

Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Note:

Not for use in Tobacco or Nicotine delivery device applications and/or products

Last Revised:

04/30/2020