Octanoic Acid
TL;DR: Octanoic Acid (CAS 124-07-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H16O2 and molecular weight 144.11504 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
octanoic acid
Also Known As: octanoic acid, caprylic acid, n-octanoic acid, n-caprylic acid, Octylic acid
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 144.11504 g/mol |
| XLogP | 3.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 6 |
| Exact Mass | 144.11504 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 89.0 |
| Melting Point | 61 to 62 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 463.5 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.91 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 230 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 198.1 °F ; 5 mmHg at 237.4 °F; 760 mmHg at 459.5 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4285 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Octanoic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Octanoic Acid (CAS 124-07-2) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C8H16O2 and a molecular weight of 144.12 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.91 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include octanoic acid and caprylic acid.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Octanoic Acid
Property Insights of Octanoic Acid
The XLogP value of 3.0 indicates that Octanoic Acid is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Octanoic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Octanoic Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Octanoic Acid?
The CAS number of Octanoic Acid is 124-07-2.
What is the molecular formula of Octanoic Acid?
The molecular formula of Octanoic Acid is C8H16O2.
What is the molecular weight of Octanoic Acid?
The molecular weight of Octanoic Acid is 144.11504 g/mol.
What are the applications of Octanoic Acid?
Octanoic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Octanoic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Octanoic Acid?
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