Product Information
Name:Octanoic acid
Synonyms:
- Caprylic acid
Brand:Biosynth
Description:Octanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid that is synthesized by the condensation of two molecules of acetyl-CoA. It is an antimicrobial agent that inhibits Gram-positive bacteria, such as Aerobacter aerogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. Octanoic acid has been shown to be effective in inhibiting the growth of Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Octanoic acid has also been shown to have physiological effects on the human body, such as its ability to induce metabolic disorders. It is also used for energy metabolism and structural analysis.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:144.21 g/mol
Formula:C8H16O2
Purity:Min. 98%
Color/Form:Clear Liquid
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChI key:InChIKey=WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:CCCCCCCC(=O)O
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