CAPRYLIC ACID
UNII OBL58JN025

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Caprylic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) OBL58JN025.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 124-07-2 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 20178. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
OBL58JN025
CAS Registry Number
124-07-2
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
CAPRYLIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
OBL58JN025
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C8H16O2
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-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.
INN ID
5433
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
USAN ID
U-36
Identifier assigned by the United States Adopted Names Council.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
CCCCCCCC(=O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

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

1-HEPTANECARBOXYLIC ACID
CAPRYLIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

CAPRYLIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF SAW PALMETTO) [DSC]
CAPRYLIC ACID [EP IMPURITY]
CAPRYLIC ACID [EP MONOGRAPH]
CAPRYLIC ACID [MI]
CAPRYLIC ACID [NF]
CAPRYLIC ACID [USP-RS]
CAPRYLIC ACID [VANDF]
KORTACID-0899
N-OCTANOIC ACID
OCTANOIC ACID [FHFI]
OCTANOIC ACID [HSDB]
OCTANOIC ACID [II]
OCTANOIC ACID [INN]
OCTANOIC ACID [MART.]
OCTANOIC ACID [USAN]
OCTANOIC ACID [WHO-DD]
PRIFAC-2901

Technical Codes

EDENOR C 8-98-100
FEMA NO. 2799
NSC-5024

NDC Products Containing CAPRYLIC ACID

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: