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Isooctanoic acid

SKU 90037284 CAS 25103-52-0 Available on enquiry

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Isooctanoic acid is a branched-chain carboxylic acid primarily used as an intermediate in the production of metal soaps, driers, and synthetic lubricants. This chemical is identified by CAS number 25103-52-0 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Isooctanoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037284
CAS Number: 25103-52-0
IUPAC Name: 6-methylheptanoic acid
EC Number: 246-617-0
Exact Mass: 144.115
SMILES: CC(C)CCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey: OEOIWYCWCDBOPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-7(2)5-3-4-6-8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
PubChem CID: 90716

Synonyms

6-Methylheptanoic acid
Cecanoic C8 acid
CEKANOIC 8 ACID
Cekanoic C8 acid
Isocaprylic acid
isooctylic acid

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point: 0 °C

Source: PubChem CID 90716 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))

Frequently asked questions

What is Isooctanoic acid used for?

Isooctanoic acid is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of metal soaps, driers for paints and coatings, and as a component in synthetic lubricants.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Isooctanoic acid?

Isooctanoic acid has the chemical formula C8H16O2 and a molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol.

How should Isooctanoic acid be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly closed containers, away from incompatible substances.

What grade of Isooctanoic acid is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific technical or commercial grade currently available for your requirements.

Can Molekula supply Isooctanoic acid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Isooctanoic acid in various quantities, ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full traceability and compliance.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.