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Octanoic acid (C8H16O2)

octanoic acid (C8H16O2; CAS 124-07-2) is a practical retrosynthesis target. octanoic acid presents a C8 framework, a carboxylic acid. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target
Octanoic acid
CAS
124-07-2
Formula
C8H16O2
Approx. MW
144.21
SMILES
CCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID
379
Approx. carbons
C8

Octanoic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name
octanoic acid
Common names
octanoic acid; caprylic acid; 124-07-2; n-octanoic acid; n-caprylic acid; Octylic acid; octoic acid; n-octylic acid; 1-heptanecarboxylic acid; n-Octoic acid
Molecular weight
144.21
Exact mass
144.12
InChIKey
WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Octanoic acid?

Octanoic acid has molecular formula C8H16O2. Molecular weight about 144.21 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Octanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for Octanoic acid is 124-07-2.

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