4-Ethyloctanoic acid
Also known as: 4-Ethylcaprylic acid, 4-Ethyloctanoic acid, Octanoic acid, 4-ethyl-, FEMA 3800, MFCD00506494
4-Ethyloctanoic acid (CAS 16493-80-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H20O2 and a molecular weight of 172.265 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 271.6±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 142.3±6.9 °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.
- 16493-80-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-30810-1
- Molecular Formula
- C10H20O2
- Molecular Weight
- 172.265 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 271.6±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
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| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 142.3±6.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 172.146332 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 3.78 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.442 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Liu YP, et al. Rapid synthesis of flavor compound 4-ethyloctanoic acid under microwave irradiation. Int J Mol Sci. 2010 Oct 25;11(10):4165-74. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
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| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 4-Ethyloctanoic acid?
The CAS number of 4-Ethyloctanoic acid is 16493-80-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Ethyloctanoic acid?
4-Ethyloctanoic acid has molecular formula C10H20O2 and molecular weight 172.265 g/mol.
Is 4-Ethyloctanoic acid hazardous?
4-Ethyloctanoic 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 4-Ethyloctanoic acid?
For 4-Ethyloctanoic acid, Upstream Products: 2-Ethylhexanol, 2-Ethylhexanal, 2-Ethylhexanenitrile; Downstream Products: 5-butyl-5-ethyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, Carbon dioxide.
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