Octanoic Acid
(in 318 products)

Potential Risk Index®:

ISCE InhaleISCE SwallowISCE ContactISCE Environment
PRI Legend

About:

Functions:
1. Antiseptic / Disinfectant - Prevents growth of unwanted microorganisms.
2. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.
3. Fragrance / Fragrance Component - Provides or enhances a particular smell or odor.
4. Surfactant - Reduces the surface tension to allow mixtures to be formed evenly. Emulsifier is a specific type of surfactant which allows two liquids to mix together evenly
Caprylic acid is the common name for the eight-carbon saturated fatty acid known by the systematic name octanoic acid. Its compounds are found naturally in the milk of various mammals, and as a minor constituent of coconut oil and palm kernel oil. It is an oily liquid that is minimally soluble in water with a slightly unpleasant rancid-like smell and taste.
Caprylic acid is used commercially in the production of esters used in perfumery and also in the manufacture of dyes.
Caprylic acid is an antimicrobial pesticide used as a food contact surface sanitizer in commercial food handling establishments on dairy equipment, food processing equipment, breweries, wineries, and beverage processing plants. It is also used as disinfectant in health care facilities, schools/colleges, animal care/veterinary facilities, industrial facilities, office buildings, recreational facilities, retail and wholesale establishments, livestock premises, restaurants, and hotels/motels. In addition, caprylic acid is used as an algaecide, bactericide, fungicide, and herbicide in nurseries, greenhouses, garden centers, and interiorscapes on ornamentals. Products containing caprylic acid are formulated as soluble concentrate/liquids and ready-to-use liquids. Caprylic acid is also taken as a dietary supplement.
Scientific References:
Regulatory References:
1. EPA Pesticide Registration List N: Disinfectants for Use Against Coronaviruses (https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2) - Octanoic acid
2. Japan’s List of Designated Food Additives under Article 10 of the Food Sanitation Act
- Octanoic Acid
3. US FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) Food Substances (21 CFR 184) [2017]
- § 184.1025 - Caprylic acid
4. International Fragrance Association Transparency List [2015]
- Octanoic acid

Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):

1. Harmful if swallowed (H302)
2. Toxic in contact with skin (H311)
3. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
4. Causes serious eye damage (H318)
5. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H412)

Potential Health Concerns For:

1. Coma (PubMed ID:2502706)

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