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8-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID

Synonym(s):8-Hydroxycaprylic acid

8-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID Structural

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)
ghs
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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