Methyl Caprylate

Name:
Methyl Caprylate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl octanoate
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)6COOCH3
Properties:
Colorless liquid. D 0.8784 (20/4C), fp −37.3C, bp 192C (759 mm Hg), 98.3 (30 mm Hg), refr index 1.4152 (25C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
(1) Esterification of caprylic acid with methanol, (2) alcoholysis of coconut oil.
Grade:
Technical, 99.8%.
Use:
Intermediate for caprylic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, flavoring.