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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: 2024-11-13 11:39:26
2-Hydroxycaprylic acid Structural

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)
ghs
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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