| Methyl Octanoate |
| CAS: 111-11-5 |
| Date Updated: 2021-04-06 |
| Solubility Theory |
| Hansen Solubility Parameters ? |
| D: 16.02 | P: 3.96 | H: 4.95 |
| SMILES ? : CCCCCCCC(OC)=O |
| EHS Information |
| SDS Link |
| Hazard Overview: Flammable liquids (Category 4) |
| NFPA Health Rating: 0 |
| NFPA Flame Rating: 2 |
| Compatible Glove Type: Nitrile |
| Physical Properties | ||
| Melting Point: -40 °C | Vapor Pressure: 0.72 hPa at 20 C | |
| Boiling Point: 194 °C | Refractive Index ? : 1.417 | |
| Flash Point: 69 °C | Relative Evaporation Rate (RER) ? : 6.6 | |
| MWt: 158.24 g/mol | Water Solubility: 0.0644 g/L | |
| MVol ? : 180.433 | Viscosity: 1.6 cp | |
| Density: 0.877 g/L | Formula: C9H18O2 | |
| Other Names: Caprylic acid methyl ester; Methyl caprylate |
| Cost and Manufacturers (*prices are estimated) |
| Average Lab Cost: $1.05/g |
| Average Bulk Cost: $18.6/lb. |
| Lab Size | |||
| Sigma Aldrich | 100g | $114.00 | |
| Fisher Scientific | 500g | $476.60 | |
| Bulk | |||
| Molbase | 1000g | $41.00 |