1984-06-1
Product Name:
Sodium octanoate
Formula:
C8H15NaO2
Synonyms:
Caprylic acid sodium salt;Octanoic acid sodium salt;Sodium caprylate;Sodium Caprylate, Octanoic Acid Sodium Salt;Sodium octanoate
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Dry Powder; Liquid; Other Solid |
|---|---|
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating flumes. |
| Chemical Classes | Metals -> Organic Acids, Metal Salts |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 166.19 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 6 |
| Exact Mass | 166.09697400 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 166.09697400 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 40.1 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 11 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 94.1 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 2 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Sodium octanoate is an organic sodium salt comprising equal numbers of sodium and octanoate ions. It contains an octanoate.