ZINC CAPRYLATE
- CAS NO.:557-09-5
- Empirical Formula: C16H30O4Zn
- Molecular Weight: 351.8
- MDL number: MFCD00067224
- EINECS: 209-156-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-06-24 18:39:39
What is ZINC CAPRYLATE?
Chemical properties
Lustrous scales. Decomposes in moist atmosphere giving off caprylic acid. Slightly soluble in boiling water; fairly soluble in boiling alcohol.
The Uses of ZINC CAPRYLATE
As fungicide like zinc propionate.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
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.
Purification Methods
It crystallises from EtOH in plates. [Howarth J Chem Soc 1406 1929, Beilstein 2 H 284.]
Properties of ZINC CAPRYLATE
| Melting point: | 136° |
| Density | 1.19 g/cm3 |
| solubility | slightly soluble in H2O |
| form | white hygroscopic crystals |
| color | white hygroscopic crystals, crystalline |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble boiling H2O; soluble boiling alcohol [HAW93] |
| Stability: | Stable. Avoid moisture. |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Zinc octanoate (557-09-5) |
Safety information for ZINC CAPRYLATE
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 ![]() Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for ZINC CAPRYLATE
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