2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid (C8H16O3)

2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid (C8H16O3; CAS 617-73-2) is a practical retrosynthesis target. 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid presents a C8 framework, a carboxylic acid. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid
CAS: 617-73-2
Formula: C8H16O3
Approx. MW: 160.21
SMILES: CCCCCCC(O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID: 94180
Approx. carbons: C8

2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-hydroxyoctanoic acid
Common names: 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid; 617-73-2; 2-Hydroxycaprylic acid; hydroxycaprylic acid; Octanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; alpha-Hydroxycaprylic acid; alpha-Hydroxyoctanoic acid; DL-2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid; DL-2-Hydroxycaprylic acid; .alpha.-Hydroxycaprylic acid
Molecular weight: 160.21
Exact mass: 160.11
InChIKey: JKRDADVRIYVCCY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 70 °C

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid?

2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid has molecular formula C8H16O3. Molecular weight about 160.21 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid is 617-73-2.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.