Compound Q&A
What is CAPS (CAS: 1135-40-6)?
Answer
CAPS, or Caprylic Acid (CAS: 1135-40-6), is an 8-carbon saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C8H16O2. It is a colorless, viscous liquid with a faint, fatty odor, commonly used in various industries due to its emulsifying and solubilizing properties. CAPS is also known as octanoic acid and is naturally found in animal fats and plant oils.
About
CAS No
1135-40-6
English Name
CAPS
Molecular Formula
C9H19NO3S
Molecular Weight
221.32 g/mol
EINECS
214-492-1
SMILES
C1CCC(CC1)NCCCS(=O)(=O)O
InChIKey
PJWWRFATQTVXHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
