8-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID
Synonym(s):8-Hydroxycaprylic acid
- CAS NO.：764-89-6
- Empirical Formula: C8H16O3
- Molecular Weight: 160.21
- MDL number: MFCD00792446
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:18:13
What is 8-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID?
Chemical properties
light yellow powder
The Uses of 8-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID
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.
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.
General Description
8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid is one of the constituents of ‘‘Royal jelly′′ acid found in herbhoneys and genuine honeys.
Properties of 8-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID
| 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 |
| pka | 4.77±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | White |
| BRN | 1237092 |
Safety information for 8-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. 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 8-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID
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