SYNONYMS: Methyl Octanoate

CAS NO.: 111-11-5

FORMULA: CH3(CH2)6COOCH3 & CH3(CH2)8COOCH3

MOL WT.: 158.24

PHYSICAL STATE: clear liquid

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.87

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: insoluble

APPLICATIONS: Fatty Acid Esters are used as raw material of emulsifiers or oiling agents for foods, spin finishes and textiles; lubricants for plastics; Paint and ink additives; surfactants and base materials for perfumery. They are used as solvents or cosolvents, oil carrier in agricultural industry.

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