Chemical Properties
Lustrous scales. Decomposes
in moist atmosphere giving off caprylic acid.
Slightly soluble in boiling water; fairly soluble in
boiling alcohol.
Uses
As fungicide like zinc propionate.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Clinical Use
Zinc caprylate is a fine white powder that is insoluble inwater or alcohol. The compound is used as a topical fungicide.The salt is highly unstable to moisture.
Purification Methods
It crystallises from EtOH in plates. [Howarth J Chem Soc 1406 1929, Beilstein 2 H 284.]
