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Record 1 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C8H16O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)6COOH
formula, see observation
124-07-2
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a combustible, colorless, oily liquid with a slight odor and a rancid taste, is slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether, is derived from the saponification and subsequent distillation of coconut oil, and is used in the synthesis of various dyes, drugs, perfumes, antiseptics and fungicides, in ore separations and as a flavoring agent.

OBS

octanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

n-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H16O2 or CH3(CH2)6COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H16O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)6COOH
formula, see observation
124-07-2
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide huileux, incolore, peu miscible à l'eau, miscible à l'alcool, obtenu par saponification de l'huile de coco ou par oxydation de l'octanol, utilisé comme aromatisant synthétique, dans la synthèse de différentes teintures et de médicaments, comme antiseptique et fongicide et pour la séparation des minerais.

OBS

acide octanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

n- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

CONT

Formule chimique : C8H16O2 ou CH3(CH2)6COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C8H16O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)6COOH
formula, see observation
124-07-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C8H16O2 o CH3(CH2)6COOH

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