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Description

Potassium Caprylate · CAS 764-71-6 · C8H15KO2. UNII 7CND0TX59N.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	764-71-6
PubChem CID	23668522
Molecular formula	C8H15KO2
IUPAC name	potassium octanoate
UNII (FDA)	7CND0TX59N

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	182.30
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	6
Exact Mass	182.07091120
Monoisotopic Mass	182.07091120
Topological Polar Surface Area	40.1
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	94.1

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, LUBRICANT OR ANTICAKING_AGENT; EMULSIFIER: Food Additives ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT NO ADI ALLOCATED TRS 733-JECFA 29/15,23 CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Potassium Caprylate) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
GHS notification summary	11.6% (27 / 233)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	11.6% (27 / 233)
Reported hazard statements	H314 (44.6%), H315 (43.8%), H318 (44.6%), H319 (43.8%), H335 (17.2%)

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Potassium Caprylate
• EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Surfactants
• Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern
• Food Additives -> ANTICAKING_AGENT; EMULSIFIER -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Surfactant (surface active agent)
• Information on 1 consumer products that contain Potassium octanoate in the following categories is provided:

Synonyms

Caprylic acid, potassium salt; RefChem:175549; Potassium octanoate; 764-71-6; Potassium caprylate; Potassium octoate; potassium;octanoate; potassium n-octanoate; Octanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1); 7CND0TX59N; potassium,octanoic acid; EINECS 212-130-7; UNII-7CND0TX59N; potassium octylate; OCTANOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT; SCHEMBL26223

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Potassium Caprylate?

CAS 764-71-6; molecular formula C8H15KO2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Potassium Caprylate known by?

Caprylic acid, potassium salt, RefChem:175549, Potassium octanoate, 764-71-6, Potassium caprylate, Potassium octoate.

What is the regulatory status of Potassium Caprylate?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, LUBRICANT OR; ANTICAKING_AGENT; EMULSIFIER: Food Additives; ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT.

Is Potassium Caprylate classified as hazardous?

11.6% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (27 of 233).

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