Suberic acid, 99%

Description

CAS: 505-48-6 | C8H14O4 | 174.20 g/mol

Suberic acid is used in drug synthesis and in the production of plastics. It is also used in the preparation of reduction-sensitive micelles, which affects their cellular uptake. Further, it is used in the delivery of anticancer drugs. In addition, it is used in the fluorescent detection of amidinium-carboxylate and amidinium formation.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Suberic acid is used in drug synthesis and in the production of plastics. It is also used in the preparation of reduction-sensitive micelles, which affects their cellular uptake. Further, it is used in the delivery of anticancer drugs. In addition, it is used in the fluorescent detection of amidinium-carboxylate and amidinium formation.

Solubility
Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents and bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 505-48-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 174.20
• MDL Number: MFCD00004428
• InChI Key: TYFQFVWCELRYAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: suberic acid, cork acid, 1,6-hexanedicarboxylic acid, 1,8-octanedioic acid, hexamethylenedicarboxylic acid, subericacid, 1,6-dicarboxyhexane, octane-1,8-dioic acid, octanedioc acid, unii-6u7y4m9c1h
• PubChem CID: 10457
• ChEBI: CHEBI:9300
• IUPAC Name: octanedioic acid
• SMILES: OC(=O)CCCCCCC(O)=O

• Melting Point: 141°C to 144°C
• Boiling Point: 230°C (15 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 203°C (397°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1210161
• Merck Index: 14,8862
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 174.2
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Suberic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber	208-010-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only