Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
8-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID | [CAS]
764-89-6 | [Synonyms]
8-HYDROXYOCTANSURE 8-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID 8-HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID Octanoic acid, 8-hydroxy- 8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid,90% 8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid 98% (T) | [Molecular Formula]
C8H16O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00792446 | [MOL File]
764-89-6.mol | [Molecular Weight]
160.21 |
Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
light yellow powder | [Melting point ]
59-63 °C
| [Boiling point ]
130°C/1mm | [density ]
1.0227 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.4370 (estimate) | [storage temp. ]
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature | [form ]
crystalline powder | [pka]
4.77±0.10(Predicted) | [color ]
White | [BRN ]
1237092 | [LogP]
0.900 (est) |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
light yellow powder | [Definition]
ChEBI: An omega-hydroxy fatty acid that is caprylic acid in which one of the hydrogens of the terminal methyl group is replaced by a hydroxy group. | [Uses]
8-Hydroxyoctanoic Acid is an intermediate in the synthesis of mono-carboxy-isooctyl-phthalate (M525590). 8-Hydroxyoctanoic Acid is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of histone deacetylases (HDAC) inhibitors with an N-formyl hydroxylamine head group which are promising targets for cancer chemotherapy. | [General Description]
8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid is one of the constituents of ‘‘Royal jelly′′ acid found in herbhoneys and genuine honeys. |
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