Hexanoic acid, 5-chloro- is a chlorinated fatty acid characterized by a six-carbon chain with a carboxylic acid functional group and a chlorine atom attached to the fifth carbon. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive fatty odor. It is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic carbon chain. The presence of the chlorine atom can influence its reactivity, making it more polar than its non-chlorinated counterparts, which may affect its interactions in biological systems and its potential applications in various chemical processes. Hexanoic acid derivatives are often used in the synthesis of surfactants, plasticizers, and other industrial chemicals. Additionally, the compound may exhibit antimicrobial properties, making it of interest in food preservation and other applications. As with many chlorinated compounds, safety precautions should be taken when handling hexanoic acid, 5-chloro-, as it may pose environmental and health risks.

Hexanoic acid, 5-chloro-

112176-22-4: Hexanoic acid, 5-chloro- is a chlorinated fatty acid characterized by a six-carbon chain with a carboxylic acid functional group and a chlorine atom attached to the fifth carbon. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive fatty odor. It is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic carbon chain. The presence of the chlorine atom can influence its reactivity, making it more polar than its non-chlorinated counterparts, which may affect its interactions in biological systems and its potential applications in various chemical processes. Hexanoic acid derivatives are often used in the synthesis of surfactants, plasticizers, and other industrial chemicals. Additionally, the compound may exhibit antimicrobial properties, making it of interest in food preservation and other applications. As with many chlorinated compounds, safety precautions should be taken when handling hexanoic acid, 5-chloro-, as it may pose environmental and health risks.

<p>Applications 5-Chlorohexanoic acid CAS#: 112176-22-4 is a building block used in organic synthesis.<br>References Liang, S., et al., Green Chemistry., 20, 680 (2018)<br></p>

CAS 112176-22-4

Hexanoic acid, 5-chloro-

5-Chlorohexanoic Acid

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