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5-Hydroxy-4-octanone

CAS 496-77-5C8H16O2MW 144.12 g/mol

5-Hydroxy-4-octanone (CAS 496-77-5) — formula C8H16O2, molecular weight 144.12 g/mol; category organic chemicals.

Product Description

5-Hydroxy-4-octanone (CAS 496-77-5) is a organic chemicals. Its molecular formula C8H16O2 comprises 8 C, 16 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 144.12 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: boiling point around 182 °C, LogP about 1.4. Organic chemicals are the largest family of carbon-based compounds, widely used across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials, cosmetics and food industries. Downstream uses span pharmaceutical ingredients, agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, surfactants, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.

Product Overview

CAS Number496-77-5
Molecular FormulaC8H16O2
Molecular Weight144.12 g/mol
Boiling Point182 °C
LogP1.4
Packaging25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation)
Applicationsagrochemicals, dyes, solvents, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering
CategoryOrganic Chemicals|Flavors

Applications

Documented applications: agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.

Packaging & Storage

Packaging25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation)

Technical Profile

What this product is

5-Hydroxy-4-octanone is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 496-77-5 and molecular formula C8H16O2 (molecular weight 144.12 g/mol), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.

Identification

CAS number: 496-77-5

Its molecular formula C8H16O2 comprises 8 C, 16 H, 2 O atoms.

Also known as: 5-Hydroxy-4-octanone · 5-羟基-4-辛酮

Category: organic chemicals / food flavors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 5-Hydroxy-4-octanone?

The CAS registry number of 5-Hydroxy-4-octanone is 496-77-5.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Hydroxy-4-octanone?

Molecular formula C8H16O2, molecular weight 144.12 g/mol.

What other names is 5-Hydroxy-4-octanone known by?

It is also registered under: 5-Hydroxy-4-octanone, 5-羟基-4-辛酮.

What are the documented applications of 5-Hydroxy-4-octanone?

Recorded applications: agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.

Which category does 5-Hydroxy-4-octanone belong to?

Category: Organic Chemicals / Flavors.

Packaging & documentation

Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.

PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for 5-Hydroxy-4-octanone (CAS 496-77-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Registry Number496-77-5
PubChem CID219794
Molecular formulaC8H16O2
Molecular weight144.12 g/mol
IUPAC name5-hydroxyoctan-4-one
InChIKeyBVEYJWQCMOVMAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)WG070EDJ4X
ChEBI IDCHEBI:179933
FEMA number2587
JECFA number416

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight144.21
XLogP31.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count5
Exact Mass144.115029749
Monoisotopic Mass144.115029749
Topological Polar Surface Area37.3
Heavy Atom Count10

Physicochemical values on record

Boiling Point182 °C
Density0.907-0.923 (20 °C)
Refractive Index1.426-1.432

Documented uses on record

  • Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
  • Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

5-Hydroxy-4-octanone; 5-Hydroxyoctan-4-one; Butyroin; 4-Octanone, 5-hydroxy-; 5-Octanol-4-one; Octan-4-ol-5-one; UNII-WG070EDJ4X; FEMA No. 2587; EINECS 207-830-4; WG070EDJ4X; 4-hydroxy-5-octanone; BUTYROIN [MI]; NSC 1479; NSC-1479; AI3-05612; DTXSID60862040

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food ContactEU Flavoring substances
FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
Flavoring Agents
FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent
Dairy
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary100% (89 / 89)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary100% (89 / 89)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (89 of 89) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 89 of 89 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

5-Hydroxy-4-octanone is identified by CAS 496-77-5, molecular formula C8H16O2 and molecular weight 144.12 g/mol. UNII WG070EDJ4X; ChEBI 179933; InChIKey BVEYJWQCMOVMAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 182 °C; Density: 0.907-0.923 (20 °C); Refractive Index: 1.426-1.432.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.

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