5-Octanoylsalicylic acid

CAS: 78418-01-6

Ref. 3D-FO153123

Product Information

• Name: 5-Octanoylsalicylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Octanoylsalicylic acid is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent that has been shown to have skin-conditioning properties. It has been found to be effective in the treatment of skin diseases, such as erythema, scaling, and itching, due to its ability to inhibit tyrosinase activity. 5-Octanoylsalicylic acid has also been shown to increase cellular proliferation and lymphocyte transformation in vitro. This compound is a precursor of all-trans-retinoic acid (a form of vitamin A), which is used for the treatment of acne. 5-Octanoylsalicylic acid can be synthesized from methyl ethyl ketone and potassium dichromate by a Friedel-Crafts reaction. It is also found in fruits such as apples, bananas, peaches, and oranges. Animal studies have shown that chronic oral administration may lead to a decrease in dehydroascorbic acid levels and an increased risk

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 264.32 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₂₀O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H20O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-13(16)11-8-9-14(17)12(10-11)15(18)19/h8-10,17H,2-7H2,1H3,(H,18,19)
• InChI key: InChIKey=IXIGWKNBFPKCCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCC(=O)c1ccc(O)c(C(=O)O)c1