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CAS 764-71-6 — Potassium octanoate

Potassium octanoate is the potassium salt of octanoic acid, commonly used as a food additive (E570), flavoring agent, and in industrial applications like corrosion inhibitors and emulsifiers. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid with a mild fatty odor. CAS 764-71-6, molecular formula C8H15KO2, molecular weight 182.3 g/mol. Store at ambient conditions. Classified as dangerous (signal word: Danger) due to potential skin and eye irritation. Molekula supplies Potassium octanoate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.