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octanoic acid

CAS 124-07-2 · C8H16O2

Hazard class

Danger — Corrosive

Pictograms

Corrosive

H-statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

Lubricating agentEmulsifierIntermediateSoil amendments (fertilizers)Cleaning agentProcessing aids not otherwise specified

Synonyms

octanoic acid · caprylic acid · n-octanoic acid · n-caprylic acid · Octylic acid · octoic acid · n-octylic acid · 1-heptanecarboxylic acid

Molecular weight

144.21 g/mol

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Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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