Octanoic Acid, C8, Caprylic Acid (FEMA-2799)
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Octanoic Acid, C8, Caprylic Acid (FEMA-2799) is a powerful fatty material used in traces for creamy, warm realism. It helps shape top notes and adds coherence across accords in fine fragrance and home care.
Odor strength: medium — Substantivity: 400Hour(s)
Fragrance Family: Animalic/Fatty
Top Notes: Fatty
Heart Notes: Creamy/Warm
Base Notes: Animalic
Applications:
- Fine Fragrance: 0.005–0.05%
- Body Care Products: 0.002–0.02%
- Home Care Products: 0.003–0.03%
- Candles & Diffusers: 0.005–0.05%
IFRA Restrictions:
Refer to the latest IFRA Standards for applicable categories.
Allergen Declaration (EU):
Not determined. Consult IFRA/SDS for allergen listing.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep container tightly closed.
Shelf Life: 24–36 months when stored properly
CAS Number: 124-07-2
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to slightly yellow liquid or solid |
| Odour | weak sour odor |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.4270 - 1.4340 |
| Purity by GC (%) | 99.00 - 100.00 |
| Specific Gravity (25/25°C) | 0.9020 - 0.9090 |
| Other Names |
|---|
| acide octanoique |
| acido octanoico |
| acidum octanocium |
| C-8 |
| caprilyc acid |
| caprylic acid |
| N-caprylic acid |
| caprylic acid (natural) |
| caprylic acid (octanoic), natural |
| caprylic acid natural |
| caprylic acid synthetic |
| caprylic acid, synthetic FCC |
| caprylsaeure |
| enantic acid |
| 1-heptane carboxylic acid |
| 1-heptanecarboxylic acid |
| hexacid 898 |
| kaprylsaeure |
| kortacid 0899 |
| lunac 8-98 |
| neo-fat 8 |
| octanoic acid |
| 1-octanoic acid |
| N-octanoic acid |
| nat.octanoic acid |
| octanoic acid (caprylic acid) natural |
| octanoic acid (natural) |
| octanoic acid naturel |
| N-octic acid |
| octoic acid |
| N-octoic acid |
| octylic acid |
| N-octylic acid |
| prifac 2901 |
