2-Hydroxycaprylic acid
Synonym(s):(±)-2-Hydroxycaprylic acid;2-Hydroxycaprylic acid
- CAS NO.：617-73-2
- Empirical Formula: C8H16O3
- Molecular Weight: 160.21
- MDL number: MFCD00014410
- EINECS: 210-524-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-26 13:56:28
What is 2-Hydroxycaprylic acid?
What are the applications of Application
(±)-2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid is an inhibitor of purified ACSM (medium-chain acyl-CoA synthase)
Definition
ChEBI: A hydroxy fatty acid that is caprylic (octanoic) acid substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from EtOH/pet ether or ether/ligroin. [Beilstein 3 IV 873.]
Properties of 2-Hydroxycaprylic acid
| Melting point: | 66-68 °C |
| Boiling point: | 226.12°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.0227 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4310 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| pka | 3.86±0.21(Predicted) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to Off-White |
| BRN | 1760638 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 617-73-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for 2-Hydroxycaprylic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Hydroxycaprylic acid
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