Propose a synthetic route (method/process) that is reproducible, reliable, and established, for the preparation of Octanoic Acid which would be easily implemented in commercial manufacturing. Please include a description of your solution and include supporting literature that supports feasibility, as well as examples, if possible.

- Methods of preparation can include:

- Chemical Synthesis

- Biochemical Synthesis

- Enzymatic Bio Transformations

Special consideration will be given to ideas which are outside of a traditional product value chain.

Note: The different chemical reactions chosen to go from a small molecule to a larger molecule is the synthetic route. Starting from small molecules, and using reagents and catalysts, larger molecules are prepared in chemistry reactions.