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Cycloheptanecarboxylic acid

Description:
Cycloheptanecarboxylic acid is a cyclic carboxylic acid characterized by a seven-membered carbon ring with a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) attached to it. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on temperature and purity. It has a relatively low solubility in water due to its hydrophobic cycloheptane ring, but it is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. The presence of the carboxylic acid group imparts acidic properties, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and decarboxylation. Cycloheptanecarboxylic acid can be synthesized through several methods, including the oxidation of cycloheptanol or through the carboxylation of cycloheptene. Its applications may extend to organic synthesis, where it serves as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other organic compounds. As with many carboxylic acids, it may exhibit moderate toxicity, necessitating appropriate safety precautions during handling.
Formula:C8H14O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H14O2/c9-8(10)7-5-3-1-2-4-6-7/h7H,1-6H2,(H,9,10)
InChI key:InChIKey=VZFUCHSFHOYXIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(O)(=O)C1CCCCCC1
Synonyms:
  • Cycloheptane-carboxylic acid
  • Cycloheptanecarboxylate
  • Cycloheptanoic acid
  • Cycloheptylcarboxylic acid
  • NSC 18964
  • Cycloheptanecarboxylic acid
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