Chemical Substance - Octanoic acid

NHPID name:
Octanoic acid

Reference:
BP

Proper name(s):
Octanoic acid

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
124-07-2


Source material:
Cocos nucifera   ( Parts: Seed endosperm )

Source ingredients:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Flavour Enhancer , Fragrance Ingredient , Surfactant - Cleansing Agent
Restrictions:

General

Route Of administration:
Oral

Allowed purposes:
Flavour Enhancer

Detail:
Flavouring agent only

Reference:
JECFA


General

Route Of administration:
Topical

Detail:
Topical use only.

Reference:
ICID