potassium octanoate
octanoic acid potassium salt (1:1)
Identification
| Name | potassium octanoate |
| IUPAC | potassium octanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 764-71-6 |
| FDA UNII | 7CND0TX59N |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H16 K O2 + |
| Molecular Weight | 183.31222000 |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 764-71-6 ; POTASSIUM CAPRYLATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 2.476e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | cleansing agents |
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 | cosmetic agents |
| Recommendation for potassium octanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for potassium octanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
caprylic acid potassium salt
octanoic acid potassium salt (1:1)
potassium caprylate
potassium octanoic acid
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