4-Oxooctanoic acid

• CAT Number: L027366
• CAS Number: 4316-44-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 158.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-oxooctanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14O3/c1-2-3-4-7(9)5-6-8(10)11/h2-6H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: RITBMTJPNSJVHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCC(=O)CCC(=O)O

4-Oxooctanoic acid（Cat No.:L027366）is an eight-carbon linear organic compound featuring both a ketone group at the 4-position and a terminal carboxylic acid group. With the molecular formula C8H14O3, it appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on conditions. This bifunctional molecule is useful in organic synthesis, particularly as a building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The presence of both ketone and acid functionalities enables diverse reactivity, including aldol condensations and esterifications. It is also studied for its potential in metabolic and biochemical research applications.