5-oxooctanoic acid
5-keto-N-caprylic acid
Identification
| Name | 5-oxooctanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 3637-14-7 |
| FDA UNII | 6ID3A8OXKR |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H14 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.19718000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD01320168 |
| Nikkaji Number | J21.857J |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1957 5-oxooctanoic acid |
| FEMA Number | 4455 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 3637-14-7 ; 5-OXOOCTANOIC ACID |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white solid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 30.00 to 34.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 296.00 to 298.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000273 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 301.00 °F. TCC ( 149.44 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.822 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | fruity musky |
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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 5-oxooctanoic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | 0.01000 |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 0.01000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
5-keto-N-
caprylic acid
5-oxo-
octanoic acid
octanoic acid, 5-oxo-
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