2-ETHYL-3-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID
UNII AQN9A3G6A5

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for 2-ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanoic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) AQN9A3G6A5.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 29671-57-6 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
AQN9A3G6A5
CAS Registry Number
29671-57-6
RxNorm Concept ID
N/A

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
2-ETHYL-3-HYDROXYHEXANOIC 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
ZQWVBNYTPYVDQZ-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
OC(C(CC)C(=O)O)CCC

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for 2-ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanoic 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.

Common Names & Synonyms

2-ETHYL-3-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID
2-ETHYL-3-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID

Systematic Nomenclature

HEXANOIC ACID, 2-ETHYL-3-HYDROXY-