1070-68-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 5-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID
• Synonyms: 5-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID
• CAS NO: 1070-68-4
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• Mol File: 1070-68-4.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 228.91°C (estimate)
• Flash Point: 116.6 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.9173 (rough estimate)
• Refractive Index: 1.4130 (estimate)
• PKA: 4.78±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 5-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 5-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID(1070-68-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 5-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID(1070-68-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1070-68-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

5-Methylheptanoic acid, also known as 5-methylcaprylic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with a molecular formula C8H16O2. It is classified as a carboxylic acid and is commonly used in the production of various chemical compounds, including fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and flavoring agents. It has a characteristic fruity and slightly rancid odor and is found naturally in some foods such as cheese and beer. The compound is also known for its antimicrobial properties and is used as a preservative in certain food products. Additionally, 5-methylheptanoic acid has potential applications in the formulation of cosmetics and personal care products. Overall, it is a versatile chemical with numerous industrial and commercial uses.

Upstream product

• 51116-73-5 3-methylpentyl bromide 
• 105-53-3 diethyl malonate 
• 108-55-4 glutaric anhydride, 
• 78-76-2 s-butyl bromide 
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• 90005-29-1 6-Cyan-3-methyl-hexen-3-in-1 
• 51497-35-9 6-bromo-3-methyl-hex-3-en-1-yne 
• 869-72-7 1-bromo-3-methylpent-2-ene 
• 91976-56-6 (3-methyl-pent-2-enyl)-malonic acid diethyl ester 
• 105-43-1 3-methylvaleric acid 
• 589-35-5 3-methyl-1-pentanol 
• 83-27-2 sec-butyl-malonic acid diethyl ester 
• 5554-96-1 3-Methyl-hexa-1,3-dien-6-carbonsaeure 
• 90112-76-8 3-Methyl-hepten-⁽³⁾-saeure-⁽⁷⁾ 

Downstream Products

• 7212-53-5 5-methyl-1-heptanol 
• 84519-69-7 (+)-exo-bicycloo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-2-ol 
• 68629-26-5 exo-bicyclo<3.2.1>oct-3-en-2-ol 
• 32222-49-4 endo-bicyclo<3.2.1>oct-3-en-2-ol 
• 497-37-0 exo-2-norbornanol 
• 127399-17-1 5-Methyl-1-((4R,5S)-4-methyl-5-phenyl-2-selenoxo-oxazolidin-3-yl)-heptan-1-one 
• 21862-63-5 trans-4-tert-butylcyclohexanol 
• 937-05-3 cis-4-tert-butyl-1-cyclohexanol 

Relevant articles and documents

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Process for the preparation of fatty acids

The invention discloses a method for preparing fatty acid. The method comprises the following steps: providing a first reactant which is a furan compound containing an carbonyl group; providing a second reactant which is a compound containing a carboxyl group, an ester group or an anhydride group and can participate in a condensation reaction with the carbonyl group of the first reactant; allowingthe first reactant and the second reactant to participate in a first condensation reaction, and allowing a C=O bond of the carbonyl group of the first reactant to be connected with alpha carbon of the carbonyl group of the second reactant and to be converted into a C=C bond so as to form a condensation product; and carrying out a second-step reaction under hydrogen pressure in the presence of a co-catalytic system of a hydrogenation catalyst and Lewis acid, opening a furan ring of the condensation product, carrying out hydrodeoxygenation at the same time, removing all oxygen except for oxygenin the carboxyl group, and allowing a carbon chain to be saturated so as to obtain the fatty acid.