Methyl Octanoate

CAS: 111-11-5

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Solubility Theory

Hansen Solubility Parameters ?
D: 16.02   P: 3.96   H: 4.95  
SMILES ? : CCCCCCCC(OC)=O

EHS Information

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Hazard Overview: Flammable liquids (Category 4)
NFPA Health Rating: 0
NFPA Flame Rating: 2
Compatible Glove Type: Nitrile

Physical Properties

Melting Point: -40 °CVapor Pressure: 0.72 hPa at 20 C
Boiling Point: 194 °CRefractive Index ? : 1.417
Flash Point: 69 °CRelative Evaporation Rate (RER) ? : 6.6
MWt: 158.24 g/molWater Solubility: 0.0644 g/L
MVol ? : 180.433Viscosity: 1.6 cp
Density: 0.877 g/LFormula: 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