Lipohydroxy acid, 98%

Name: Lipohydroxy acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008520

About Lipohydroxy acid, 98%

Lipohydroxy acid is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 78418-01-6 with a typical assay of 97%. The compound has the formula C15H20O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 264.32 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-hydroxy-5-octanoylbenzoic acid. Alternative names: 5-Octanoylsalicylic acid and O-octanoyloxybenzoic acid.

It is supplied as white to almost white powder or crystals. Reported physical data include a melting point of 115 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Lipohydroxy acid in 5 g and 25 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lipohydroxy acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008520
CAS Number	78418-01-6
IUPAC name	2-hydroxy-5-octanoylbenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₂₀O₄
Molecular weight	264.32 g/mol
Exact mass	264.1362
Purity / assay	97%
HSN code	29332990
InChIKey	IXIGWKNBFPKCCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	9838158

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to almost white powder or crystals
Melting point	115 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	5.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	74.6 Å²
Synonyms	5-Octanoylsalicylic acid, O-octanoyloxybenzoic acid, Dr.Different VITAACNAL TX Night, n-octanoyl-5-salicylic acid, 2-octanoyloxybenzoic acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-5-(1-oxooctyl)-, 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl-benzoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-5-n-octanoylbenzoic Acid, 2-hydroxy-5-(1-oxooctyl)Benzoic acid, beta-Lipohydroxy acid, 5-octanoylsalicylic-acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P261, P264 + P265, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 Lipohydroxy acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Lipohydroxy acid, 98% is 78418-01-6. It is also known as 5-Octanoylsalicylic acid, O-octanoyloxybenzoic acid, Dr.Different VITAACNAL TX Night.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lipohydroxy acid, 98%?

Lipohydroxy acid, 98% has the molecular formula C15H20O4 and a molecular weight of 264.32 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxy-5-octanoylbenzoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Lipohydroxy acid, 98% can I order?

We supply Lipohydroxy acid, 98% in (97%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Lipohydroxy acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Lipohydroxy acid, 98% 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 Lipohydroxy acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Lipohydroxy acid, 98% 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.