2-OXOOCTANOIC ACID Property

Melting point:

33-36 °C

Boiling point:

82 °C/0.05 mmHg

Density 

1.038±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

pka

2.73±0.54(Predicted)

BRN 

1757862

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

2-OXOOCTANOIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: 2-oxooctanoic acid is a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is octanoic acid carrying an oxo group at position 2. It has a role as a surfactant. It is functionally related to an octanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-oxooctanoate.