| Name | 2-Octenoic acid |
| Synonyms | oct-2-enoate 2-OCTENOIC ACID 2-Octenoic acid oct-2-enoic acid FEMA NUMBER 3957 Octenoicacidpract (E)-2-Octenoicacid trans-2-Octenoic acid TRANS-2-OCTENOIC ACID 2-OCTENOIC ACID (TRANS-) 2-Octenoic acid,predominantly trans |
| CAS | 1871-67-6 |
| EINECS | 217-491-4 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h6-7H,2-5H2,1H3,(H,9,10)/p-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O2 |
| Molar Mass | 142.2 |
| Density | 0.944 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 5-6 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 154 °C/22 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| JECFA Number | 1805 |
| Vapor Presure | 0.0037mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange |
| BRN | 1721115 |
| pKa | 4.78±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.4588(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00002706 |
| Hazard Symbols | C - Corrosive![]() |
| Risk Codes | 34 - Causes burns |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
| UN IDs | UN 3265 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| FEMA | 3957 | (E)-2-OCTENOIC ACID |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Biological activity | 2-Octenoic acid (2-Octenoate) is a normal organic acid, produced by aliphatic aldehydes through liver microsomal oxidation. It is a metabolite naturally found in urine and plasma. |
| use | possible use: lamb, sheep meat, goat meat, cooked cheese, shellfish, chicken. |