calcium octanoate
octanoic acid calcium salt (2:1)
Identification
| Name | calcium octanoate |
| IUPAC | calcium octanoate |
| CAS Number | 6107-56-8 |
| EINECS | 228-067-3 |
| FDA UNII | 606VZD154T |
| Molecular Formula | C16 H30 Ca O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 326.48990000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.238E |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 6107-56-8 ; CALCIUM CAPRYLATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 238.00 to 240.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.022000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 225.00 °F. TCC ( 107.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.903 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1.193 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | multipurpose additives |
| Recommendation for calcium octanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for calcium octanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
calcium caprylate
calcium di(octanoate)
octanoic acid calcium salt
octanoic acid calcium salt (2:1)
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