HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID
UNII 0R6X0G0S8A

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Hydroxycaprylic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 0R6X0G0S8A.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 617-73-2 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 1486023. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
0R6X0G0S8A
CAS Registry Number
617-73-2
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
InChIKey
C8H16O3
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
JKRDADVRIYVCCY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
CCCCCCC(O)C(=O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Hydroxycaprylic Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

.ALPHA.-HYDROXY-N-CAPRYLIC ACID
DL-2-HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID
DL-2-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID
HYDROXYCAPRYLATE
OCTANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-

Systematic Nomenclature

(+/-)-.ALPHA.-HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID
(+/-)-2-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID
.ALPHA.-HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID
2-HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID
2-HYDROXYOCTANOIC ACID

Technical Codes

NSC-189703