Product Name: Octanohydroxamic Acid
Other Name: n-hydroxy-octanamid; taselin;Caprylhydroxamic Acid(CHA);
CAS No.: 7377-03-9
Chemical Structure:

Octanohydroxamic Acid Application:
Octanohydroxamic Acid is a versatile hydroxamic acid derivative renowned for its strong metal-chelating properties and stability in industrial environments. Below are its key applications:
1. Water Treatment & Environmental Solutions
- Heavy Metal Removal: Acts as a selective chelating agent in wastewater treatment to bind and remove heavy metals from industrial effluents.
- Scale Inhibition: Prevents mineral scaling in cooling towers, boilers, and desalination systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
2. Oil & Gas Industry
- Corrosion Inhibitor: Protects pipelines, drilling equipment, and storage tanks from metal degradation caused by acidic or high-salinity environments.
3. Mining & Mineral Processing
- Flotation Agent: Facilitates the separation of target minerals from ores by selectively binding to metal ions.
- Leaching Aid: Enhances metal recovery in hydrometallurgical processes by stabilizing dissolved ions in solution.
4. Chemical Manufacturing
- Catalyst Stabilizer: Used in polymerization and synthesis reactions to control metal catalyst activity and prevent unwanted side reactions.
- Intermediate for Specialty Chemicals: Supports the production of surfactants, lubricants, and functional additives.
5. Industrial Cleaning
- Metal Surface Treatment: Removes oxide layers and rust from machinery parts during cleaning and maintenance protocols.
Octanohydroxamic Acid Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 1kg/ bag, 25kg/ drum or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping
Octanohydroxamic Acid Storage:
Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.

