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4-Methyloctanoic acid

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Description
4-Methyloctanoic acid is a natural compound mainly responsible for the characteristic goaty sheepy flavour of sheep and goat milk[1].
CAS Number
54947-74-9
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H314
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/4-methyloctanoic-acid.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.85
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CCCCC(C)CCC(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C9H18O2
Molecular Weight
158.24
Precautions
H314
References & Citations
[1]Teng F, et al. Effects of season and industrial processes on volatile 4-alkyl-branched chain fatty acids in sheep milk. Food Chem. 2018 Sep 15;260:327-335.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature 3 years
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported

Chemical Information

4-Methyloctanoic acid

4-methyl-octanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.

CAS Number54947-74-9
PubChem CID62089
IUPAC Name4-methyloctanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC9H18O2
Molecular Weight158.24
XLogP3
Topological Polar Surface Area37.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count6
Heavy Atom Count11
Formal Charge0
Complexity110
SMILES
CCCCC(C)CCC(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H18O2/c1-3-4-5-8(2)6-7-9(10)11/h8H,3-7H2,1-2H3,(H,10,11)
InChIKey
LEGGANXCVQPIAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of 4-Methyloctanoic acid
CAS: 54947-74-9
CID: 62089
Formula: C9H18O2
MW: 158.24
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight158.24
XLogP33
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count6
Exact Mass158.130679813
Monoisotopic Mass158.130679813
Topological Polar Surface Area37.3 Ų
Heavy Atom Count11
Formal Charge0
Complexity110
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes

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