4-Methyloctanoic acid (Standard)

4-Methyloctanoic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of 4-Methyloctanoic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 4-Methyloctanoic acid is a natural compound mainly responsible for the characteristic goaty sheepy flavour of sheep and goat milk[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[54947-74-9]

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others

Field of Research

Others

Smiles

CCCCC(C)CCC(O)=O

Molecular Formula

C9H18O2

Molecular Weight

158.24

References & Citations

[1]Teng F, et al. Effects of season and industrial processes on volatile 4-alkyl-branched chain fatty acids in sheep milk. Food Chem. 2018 Sep 15;260:327-335.