8-Aminooctanoic acid

Name: 8-Aminooctanoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032777

About 8-Aminooctanoic acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 8-Aminooctanoic acid, an impurity of Allopurinol registered under CAS number 1002-57-9. Formula C8H17NO2, molecular weight 159.23 g/mol. Alternative names: 8-Aminocaprylic acid and Octanoic acid, 8-amino-.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

As a characterised impurity of Allopurinol, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 8-Aminooctanoic acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	8-Aminooctanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032777
CAS Number	1002-57-9
IUPAC name	8-aminooctanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₇NO₂
Molecular weight	159.23 g/mol
Exact mass	159.1259
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	UQXNEWQGGVUVQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CCCC(=O)O)CCCN
PubChem CID	66085

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	63.3 Å²
Synonyms	8-Aminocaprylic acid, Octanoic acid, 8-amino-, omega-Aminocaprylic acid, omega-AC, 8-Amino caprylic acid, 8-amino capylic acid, .omega.-Aminocaprylic acid, omega-Aminocapryli, 8AC

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 8-Aminooctanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 8-Aminooctanoic acid is 1002-57-9. It is also known as 8-Aminocaprylic acid, Octanoic acid, 8-amino-, omega-Aminocaprylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 8-Aminooctanoic acid?

8-Aminooctanoic acid has the molecular formula C8H17NO2 and a molecular weight of 159.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 8-aminooctanoic acid.

What is 8-Aminooctanoic acid used for?

8-Aminooctanoic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Allopurinol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 8-Aminooctanoic acid can I order?

We supply 8-Aminooctanoic acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 8-Aminooctanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 8-Aminooctanoic acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 8-Aminooctanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 8-Aminooctanoic acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.