Octanoic acid
CAS number: 124-07-2
Synonyms: Caprylic acid; n-Octanoic acid; Octoic acid; n-Octylic acid; C-8 acid
Chemical class: Organic Acids
Industry claims found in: apple, banana, beef, blackberry, plum brandy, wheat butter, beer, blue cheese
Industry claims used in: snack foods, baked goods, candy
Possible physical or functional effects: Antimicrobial agents; Flavoring agents and adjuvants; Lubricants and release agents; Surface-active agents
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 10,080 mg/kg; moderately toxic by intravenous route; mildly toxic by ingestion; skin irritant; yields irritating vapors which can cause coughing; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes