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Octanoic acid (Standard)

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Description
Octanoic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Octanoic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Octanoic acid (Caprylic acid) is an oily liquid with a slightly unpleasant rancid taste and used commercially in the production of esters used in perfumery and also in the manufacture of dyes.
CAS Number
124-07-2
Product Name Alternative
Caprylic acid (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H314, H412
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards
Type
Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/octanoic-acid-standard.html
Purity
98.95
Smiles
CCCCCCCC(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2
Molecular Weight
144.21
Precautions
H314, H412
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C, sealed storage, away from light and moisture
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
Clinical Information
Phase 2
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite

Chemical Information

Octanoic Acid

Octanoic acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid that is heptane in which one of the hydrogens of a terminal methyl group has been replaced by a carboxy group. Octanoic acid is also known as caprylic acid. It has a role as an antibacterial agent, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of an octanoate.

CAS Number124-07-2
PubChem CID379
IUPAC Nameoctanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC8H16O2
Molecular Weight144.21
XLogP3
Topological Polar Surface Area37.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count6
Heavy Atom Count10
Formal Charge0
Complexity89
SMILES
CCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKey
WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Octanoic Acid
CAS: 124-07-2
CID: 379
Formula: C8H16O2
MW: 144.21
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight144.21
XLogP33
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count6
Exact Mass144.115029749
Monoisotopic Mass144.115029749
Topological Polar Surface Area37.3 Ų
Heavy Atom Count10
Formal Charge0
Complexity89.3
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes