2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid
Also known as: 2-Hydroxycaprylic acid, 2-Hydroxy-n-octanoic acid, (±)-2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid, DL-2-Hydroxycaprylic acid, DL-2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid, α-Hydroxycaprylic acid, α-Hydroxyoctanoic acid, NSC 189703, 2-Hydroxy-n-caprylic acid, Octanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid (CAS 617-73-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H16O3 and a molecular weight of 160.21 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 66-68 °C, a boiling point of 289.0±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 142.8±16.3 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 617-73-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-1971502-7
- Molecular Formula
- C8H16O3
- Molecular Weight
- 160.21 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 66-68 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 289.0±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 142.8±16.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 160.109940 |
| PSA | 57.53000 |
| LogP | 1.96 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.463 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. F Kasuya, et al. Inhibition of a medium chain acyl-CoA synthetase involved in glycine conjugation by carboxylic acids. Biochem Pharmacol. 1996 Nov 22;52(10):1643-6. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918199090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid?
The CAS number of 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid is 617-73-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid?
2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid has molecular formula C8H16O3 and molecular weight 160.21 g/mol.
Is 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid hazardous?
2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid?
For 2-Hydroxyoctanoic acid, Upstream Products: Heptanal, 2-Bromooctanoic acid, 1-hexene; Downstream Products: 2-Oxooctanoic acid, Methyl 2-bromooctanoate, Heptanal.
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