8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid
Also known as: 8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid, 8-Hydroxycaprylic acid, ω-Hydroxycaprylic acid, omega-Hydroxyoctanoic acid, 8-Hydroxyoctanoate, Octanoic acid, 8-hydroxy-
8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid (CAS 764-89-6) 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 160.211 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 59-63ºC, a boiling point of 298.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 148.8±19.1 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 764-89-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-32317-1
- Molecular Formula
- C8H16O3
- Molecular Weight
- 160.211 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 59-63ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 298.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 148.8±19.1 °C |
| Exact Mass | 160.109940 |
| PSA | 57.53000 |
| LogP | 0.90 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.465 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
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 8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid?
The CAS number of 8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid is 764-89-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid?
8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid has molecular formula C8H16O3 and molecular weight 160.211 g/mol.
Is 8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid hazardous?
8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
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