N-octanoic acid is a colorless and transparent liquid. Relative density 0.908. The melting point is 16.5℃, the boiling point is 237℃, the refractive index is 1.4285, and the flash point is 106℃. Slightly soluble in hot water, soluble in most organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether, chloroform, benzene, carbon disulfide, petroleum ether and glacial vinegar.
The uses of n-octanoic acid are very wide, including the following:
1 .Used in the manufacture of dyes, medicines, spices, etc., this product is an edible spice allowed in GB2760-86. It is also used as plasticizer, lubricant, insecticide, antifungal agent, antirust agent, corrosion inhibitor, foaming agent, defoaming agent, etc., and is also used in ore separation.
2. Can be used for O/W and W/O creams, O/W lotions, skin oils and bath oils, fat-rich capsule baths, shampoos, lipsticks and other stick products and products containing Toners and aerosol products with high alcohol content. The usage amount is as follows:
The dosage in O/W or W/O type paste, emulsion and non-aqueous ointment is 5%~40%.
The dosage in skin oil or bath oil is 10%~60%.
The dosage in lipid-rich capsule bath liquid or shampoo is 3% to 20%.
The dosage in rod-shaped products is 10%~40%.
3. Commonly used in baked goods, meat products, and fast food.