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C9H18O2
158.24 g/mol
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2-Propylhexanoic acid

CAS3274-28-0
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate for synthesis

2-Propylhexanoic acid is a branched-chain carboxylic acid used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. Its structure features a carboxylic acid group attached to a hexane backbone with a propyl substituent.

chemical intermediate for synthesis

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-propylhexanoic acid

InChIKey

HWXRWNDOEKHFTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCCC(CCC)C(=O)O

Synonyms (9)
  • 2-Butyl Valeric Acid
  • 2-Propyl-2-butylacetic acid
  • 2-Propylhexanoic acid
  • 2-propylcaproic acid
  • 4-Octanecarboxylic acid
  • HEXANOIC ACID, 2-PROPYL-
  • Propylbutylacetic acid
  • l-2-Butylpentanoic acid