Description

Ammonium Octanoate is the ammonium salt of caprylic (octanoic) acid, a versatile chemical intermediate with excellent surfactant properties. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating emulsification, dispersion, and pH buffering in various industrial formulations. It is a critical component for manufacturers in the agrochemical, personal care, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a key emulsifier, dispersant, and buffering agent in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a mild surfactant and pH adjuster in creams, lotions, and other emulsion-based products.
• Industrial Cleaners & Detergents: Serves as a biodegradable surfactant and cleaning agent component.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softening agent, lubricant, and auxiliary in dyeing and finishing processes.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Employed as a catalyst or processing aid in certain polymerization reactions.
• Metalworking Fluids: Utilized as a corrosion inhibitor and stabilizer in synthetic and semi-synthetic fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Octanoate
CAS No.	5972-76-9
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO2 or CH3(CH2)6COONH4
Molecular Weight	159.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Caprylate; Octanoic acid, ammonium salt; Caprylic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium n-octanoate; Ammonium octoate; Heptanecarboxylic acid ammonium salt
EINECS	227-791-8

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Octanoate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, verifying key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our commitment to quality supports compliance with relevant industry standards for industrial and specialty chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.