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Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

Suberic acid

Also known as Octanedioic acid, 1,6-Hexanedicarboxylic acid, Cork acid

CAS 505-48-6Formula C8H14O4Molar mass 174.20 g/molEC 208-010-9
GHS signal word: Warning. Pictograms: Harmful or irritant 28 suppliers listed
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Suberic acid chemical structure, C8H14O4, CAS 505-48-6
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
505-48-6
Formula
C8H14O4
Molar mass
174.20 g/mol
Physical form
Solid
HS code
291719
Category
Carboxylic acids and anhydrides
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What is Suberic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Suberic acid is an alpha,-dicarboxylic acid that is the 1,6-dicarboxy derivative of hexane. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a dicarboxylic fatty acid and an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a suberate and a suberate(2-).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
octanedioic acid
CAS number
505-48-6 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
208-010-9
Molecular formula
C8H14O4
UNII
6U7Y4M9C1H
MDL number
MFCD00004428
InChIKey
TYFQFVWCELRYAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H14O4/c9-7(10)5-3-1-2-4-6-8(11)12/h1-6H2,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(CCCC(=O)O)CCC(=O)O

Synonyms

  • Octanedioic acid
  • 1,6-Hexanedicarboxylic acid
  • Cork acid
  • 1,8-Octanedioic acid
  • Hexamethylenedicarboxylic acid
  • hydron, octanedioate
  • Octane-1,8-dioic acid
  • 1,6-Dicarboxyhexane
  • Octanedioc acid
  • Korksaeure
  • Suberinsaeure
  • Octane-1,8-dioate
  • Hexamethylenedicarboxylate
  • 1.6-Hexanedica
  • Kork Acid
  • Oktandisaeure
  • Korksaure
  • 1,8-Octanedioate
  • Suberic acid, 98%
  • Octane-1,8-dioic aid
  • 1,6-Hexanedicarboxylate
  • Suberic acid (Standard)
  • Octanedioic acid Suberic acid
  • Suberic acid, purum, >=98.0% (T)
  • Suberic acid Solution in Methanol, 100ug/mL
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  • Suberic acid Solution in Methanol, 1000ug/mL

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Physical form
Solidexp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
174.20 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
174.0892 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.5calc.
Topological polar surface area
74.6 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
7calc.
Heavy atoms
12calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.75calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Warning
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant

Hazard statements

  • H319Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements (4)
  • P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Industrial uses: Lubricating agent, Binder, Wetting agent (non-aqueous), Plasticizer.

Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Suberic acid is traded under.

HS 2917.19Indicative HS code

Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and…

World exports in 2024
$718M
+8.1% vs 2023, imports $915M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China46.6%
  2. United States13.7%
  3. Germany10.1%
Top importers
  1. United States16.2%
  2. Denmark11.8%
  3. Germany10.0%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Suberic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Suberic acid, based on the data on this page

What is Suberic acid?

Suberic acid is an alpha,-dicarboxylic acid that is the 1,6-dicarboxy derivative of hexane. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a dicarboxylic fatty acid and an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a suberate and a suberate(2-).

What is the CAS number of Suberic acid?

The CAS registry number of Suberic acid is 505-48-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Suberic acid?

The molecular formula of Suberic acid is C8H14O4 and its molar mass is 174.20 g/mol.

What is Suberic acid used for?

Industrial uses: Lubricating agent, Binder, Wetting agent (non-aqueous), Plasticizer.

Is Suberic acid hazardous?

Suberic acid carries the GHS signal word "Warning". Main hazards: causes serious eye irritation. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Suberic acid?

Suberic acid is usually classified under HS code 291719 (Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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