
Chemical identity
2-(2-Formylphenoxy)hexanoic acid
CAS 138320-27-1 · C13H16O4
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-05961 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 17908851 |
| Name | 2-(2-Formylphenoxy)hexanoic acid |
| CAS RN | 138320-27-1 |
| Molecular formula | C13H16O4 |
| Molecular weight | 236.27 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-(2-formyl-phenoxy)-hexanoic acid |
| InChIKey | BNHZJSWSEINXDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

The parsed structure contains 1 ring, includes aromatic atoms, includes aliphatic carbon. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
|---|---|
| Unassigned stereocentres | 1 |
| Ring count | 1 |
| Secondary amines | 0 |
| Tertiary amines | 0 |
| N-methyl amine sites | 0 |
| SMILES | CCCCC(C(=O)O)OC1=CC=CC=C1C=O |
|---|---|
| InChI | Not listed |
| Formula from structure | C13H16O4 |
| Molecular weight from structure | 236.27 g/mol |
03Stereochemistry
The published structure contains 0 defined and 1 unassigned tetrahedral stereocentre. The exact wedge and dash depiction is shown above.
Published same-connectivity configurations
1 recordThese records have the same connectivity, molecular formula and protonation layer, but a different complete InChIKey stereochemical layer. Only separately structure-linked records are shown.

No additional structure-linked configuration with the same connectivity is currently present in the LazyChem dataset.
Scope: The mathematical 2^n value is only an upper bound. Symmetry and other stereogenic elements can change the number of distinct stereoisomers. A hypothetical configuration is not published as a compound record without a verified structure identity.
04India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NO EXACT MATCH FOUND | CAS 138320-27-1 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule. |
|---|---|---|
| SCOMET | NO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCH | CAS 138320-27-1 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list. |
| Review date | 2026-08-01 | Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
05Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Amiodarone
View API and impurity familyOther names
- Amiodarone Impurity 17
- 2-(2-Formylphenoxy)hexanoic acid
- 138320-27-1
- DTXSID20591561
- RefChem:250690
- DTXCID10542325
- MFCD28347596
- Hexanoic acid, 2-(2-formylphenoxy)-
- D2XJK7K3JS
- SCHEMBL6235795
- CS-M2699
- AKOS030603226
06Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
07Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 17908851
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
