BGC > Product Search > 5-Methylheptanoic acid | 1070-68-4

Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21

Description :
5-Methylheptanoic acid is a versatile fatty acid renowned for its potent biocidal properties, making it a popular choice in the biomedical industry. This multifaceted compound has exhibited remarkable efficacy in treating several pathogenic infections caused by gram-positive bacteria, viz. Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Notably, this chemical marvel holds tremendous promise in combatting acne outbreaks by impeding bacterial proliferation on the skin. Its effectiveness and versatility make it a pivotal fatty acid in the field of biomedicine.

• Molecular Weight :144.21
• Boiling Point :234.6±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg

Molecular Formula :
C8H16O2
Canonical SMILES :
CCC(C)CCCC(=O)O
InChI :
InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-7(2)5-4-6-8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKey :
OJTHHBCWUMTZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms :
5-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID

More details are to be found here