CAPROIC ACID
UNII 1F8SN134MX

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Caproic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 1F8SN134MX.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 142-62-1 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) N/A. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
1F8SN134MX
CAS Registry Number
142-62-1
RxNorm Concept ID
N/A

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
CAPROIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
InChIKey
C6H12O2
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
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
CCCCCC(=O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Caproic 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

CAPROIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

CAPROIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF SAW PALMETTO) [DSC]
CAPROIC ACID [HSDB]
HEXANOIC ACID [FCC]
HEXANOIC ACID [FHFI]
N-CAPROIC ACID
N-CAPROIC ACID [MI]

Systematic Nomenclature

1-HEXANOIC ACID
1-PENTANE CARBOXYLIC ACID
HEXANOIC ACID
PENTYLFORMIC ACID

Technical Codes

FEMA NO. 2559
NSC-35598
NSC-8266