4-Methyloctanoic acid

CAS: 54947-74-9

Ref. 3D-FM35589

Product Information

• Name: 4-Methyloctanoic acid
• Synonyms: (4R)-4-methyloctanoate, (4S)-4-methyloctanoate, 4-Methylcaprylic acid, FEMA No. 3575, Hircinoic acid, Octanoic acid, 4-methyl-

Description

4-Methyloctanoic acid is a fatty acid that is synthesized from adipose tissue in animals. It can be used as a matrix effect for the production of enantiopure chemical compounds by chemical ionization, and it has been used in magnetic resonance spectroscopy to analyze kinetic data. 4-Methyloctanoic acid has been shown to have a number of biological effects, including an ability to inhibit the growth of type strain bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The synthesis pathway for 4-methyloctanoic acid is not known, but it may be derived from hydrogenated octanoic acid.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 158.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H18O2/c1-3-4-5-8(2)6-7-9(10)11/h8H,3-7H2,1-2H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=LEGGANXCVQPIAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCC(C)CCC(=O)O