Octanoic Acid

CAS 124-07-2  ·  C8H16O2  ·  MW 144.21 g/mol

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3D model Octanoic Acid, CAS 124-07-2, molecular formula C8H16O2, molar mass 144.21 g/mol
About Octanoic Acid

Octanoic Acid is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 124-07-2, with the molecular formula C8H16O2, and a molar mass of 144.21 g/mol.

The molecule contains 26 atoms connected by 25 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is octanoic acid. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 3 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 37.3 Ų, 1 donors and 2 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The widget above may be used for educational, research and commercial purposes.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC8H16O2
Masa molowa144.21 g/mol
IUPACoctanoic acid
SMILESCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKeyWWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)3
PSA37.3 Ų
HBD / HBA1 / 2
PubChem CIDCID 379 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Danger

GHS05
GHS05

H314 — Powoduje poważne oparzenia skóry oraz uszkodzenia oczu

H412 — Działa szkodliwie na organizmy wodne, powodując długotrwałe skutki

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Synonyms
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 · Enantic acid · Octic acid · C-8 acid · Caprylsaeure · Acido octanoico
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Octanoic Acid — CAS 124-07-2

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