DL-2-AMINOOCTANOIC ACID
Synonym(s):DL -2-Aminooctanoic acid
- CAS NO.:644-90-6
- Empirical Formula: C8H17NO2
- Molecular Weight: 159.23
- MDL number: MFCD00008102
- EINECS: 211-424-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-27 17:39:14
What is DL-2-AMINOOCTANOIC ACID?
The Uses of DL-2-AMINOOCTANOIC ACID
DL-2-Aminocaprylic Acid is used as a reagent in the preparation of 1,5-disubstituted-2-aminoimidazoles which has antibiotic activity against a variety of bacterial strains and even multi drug resistant isolates. DL-2-Aminocaprylic Acid is also used as a reactant in the solution phase parallel synthesis of fenbufen (F247200) and ethacrynic acid (E676000).
Definition
ChEBI: An alpha-amino fatty acid that is caprylic acid which is substituted at position 2 by an amino group.
Properties of DL-2-AMINOOCTANOIC ACID
| Melting point: | 260 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 267.8±23.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.0500 (estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4630 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Acetic Acid (Slightly), Aqueous Acid (Slightly), Aqueous Base (Slightly), Triflu |
| form | Very Fine Crystalline Powder |
| pka | 2.55±0.24(Predicted) |
| color | White |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 644-90-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Octanoic acid, 2-amino- (644-90-6) |
Safety information for DL-2-AMINOOCTANOIC 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. 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 DL-2-AMINOOCTANOIC ACID
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