| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
ZINC CAPRYLATE | [CAS]
557-09-5 | [Synonyms]
Nsc63869
zincoctylate
ZINC OCTOATE
Zincoctanoate
Zinc octylate
Zinkdioctanoat
ZINC CAPRYLATE
Zinc octanoate
zincdioctylate
zinc(ii)octoate
zincdioctanoate
Zinc(2+) octanoate
zinc(II) octanoate
Octanoicacid,zincsalt
Caprylic acid zinc salt
0Ctanoic acid, zinc salt
Octanoic acid, zinc salt
Dioctanoic acid zinc salt
octanoicacid,zincsalt(2:1)
9% IN POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE
Octanoic acid, zinc salt (2:1)
Octanoic acid, zinc(2+) salt (2:1)
ZINC OCTOATE: 9% IN POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE | [EINECS(EC#)]
209-156-6 | [Molecular Formula]
C16H30O4Zn | [MDL Number]
MFCD00067224 | [MOL File]
557-09-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
351.8 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Lustrous scales. Decomposes
in moist atmosphere giving off caprylic acid.
Slightly soluble in boiling water; fairly soluble in
boiling alcohol. | [Melting point ]
136° | [density ]
1.19 g/cm3 | [solubility ]
slightly soluble in H2O | [form ]
white hygroscopic crystals | [color ]
white hygroscopic crystals, crystalline | [Stability:]
Stable. Avoid moisture. | [Water Solubility ]
slightly soluble boiling H2O; soluble boiling alcohol [HAW93] | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Zinc octanoate (557-09-5) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
lustrous scale-like crystals | [Uses]
As fungicide like zinc propionate. | [Purification Methods]
It crystallises from EtOH in plates. [Howarth J Chem Soc 1406 1929, Beilstein 2 H 284.] | [Flammability and Explosibility]
Notclassified | [Clinical Use]
Zinc caprylate is a fine white powder that is insoluble inwater or alcohol. The compound is used as a topical fungicide.The salt is highly unstable to moisture. |
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