Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-Hydroxy-5-octanoylbenzoic acid (CAS: 78418-01-6)?
Answer
2-Hydroxy-5-octanoylbenzoic acid is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of certain topical medications due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. In the food industry, it serves as a flavoring agent. It is also utilized in research for studying the properties of benzoic acid derivatives.
About
CAS No
78418-01-6
English Name
2-Hydroxy-5-octanoylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C15H20O4
Molecular Weight
264.32 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
IXIGWKNBFPKCCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-03 20:18
