OCTANOIC 1-13C ACID

Synonym(s):Caprylic acid-1-¹³C;Octanoic acid-1-¹³C

CAS NO.：59669-16-8
Empirical Formula: C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 145.22
MDL number: MFCD00037627
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-27 23:37:25

What is OCTANOIC 1-13C ACID?

Description

Octanoic acid-¹³C is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of octanoic acid by GC- or LC-MS. Octanoic acid is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid. It has been found in Teleme cheeses made from goat, ovine, or bovine milk. Octanoic acid is active against the bacteria S. mutans, S. gordonii, F. nucleatum, and P. gingivalis (IC₈₀s = <125, <125, 1,403, and 2,294 μM, respectively). Levels of octanoic acid are increased in the plasma of patients with medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency, an inborn error of fatty acid metabolism characterized by hypoketotic hypoglycemia, medium-chain dicarboxylic aciduria, and intolerance to fasting.

Chemical properties

Liquid

The Uses of OCTANOIC 1-13C ACID

1-13C-Octanoic Acid is used in synthesis of 13C labeled Cholesterin Carboxylates.

Properties of OCTANOIC 1-13C ACID

Melting point:	16 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	237 °C (lit.)
Density	0.910 g/mL at 25 °C
refractive index	n20/D 1.4284(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Store at -20°C
solubility	DMF: 30 mg/ml; DMSO: 30 mg/ml; Ethanol: 30 mg/ml

Safety information for OCTANOIC 1-13C ACID

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. 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.