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.
