Optical constants of C8H16O2 (Caprylic acid)
Rubio et al. 2015: n 0.400–0.590 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n=1.41696+3.91369\text{×}10^{-3}λ^{-2}$$Conditions
temperature: 293.15
Comments
20 °C (293.15 K). For the temperature-dependent formula, refer to the original publication.
References
J. E. F. Rubio, J. M. Arsuaga, M. Taravillo, M. Cáceres. Refractive index temperature and wavelength dependencies of normal saturated fatty acids in liquid state. Exp. Therm. Fluid Sci. 29, 681-684 (2015)
Data
Additional information
About Caprylic acid
Caprylic acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with an eight-carbon backbone. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a slightly unpleasant, rancid odor. Found naturally in coconut oil and palm kernel oil, caprylic acid is used in the production of perfumes, dyes, and in the treatment of some bacterial and yeast infections due to its antimicrobial properties. It also serves as a dietary supplement promoting digestive health. Chemical formula: CH3(CH2)6COOH
Other names and variations:- C8H16O2
- Octanoic acid
- n-Octanoic acid
- C8:0
- Heptylformic acid