magnesium octanoate
octanoic acid magnesium salt (2:1)
Identification
| Name | magnesium octanoate |
| CAS Number | 3386-57-0 |
| FDA UNII | K7EHJ964F3 |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H15 Mg O2 + |
| Molecular Weight | 167.51095000 |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 3386-57-0 ; MAGNESIUM CAPRYLATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 239.30 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.022000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 225.00 °F. TCC ( 107.40 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.903 (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 magnesium octanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for magnesium octanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
magnesium caprylate
octanoic acid magnesium salt (2:1)
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