CAS 142-62-1

Hexanoic acid

Description:

Hexanoic acid, also known as caproic acid, is a six-carbon saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula C6H12O2. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor reminiscent of goats or rancid butter, which is characteristic of many fatty acids. Hexanoic acid is soluble in organic solvents and slightly soluble in water, exhibiting a hydrophobic nature due to its long hydrocarbon chain. It has a relatively low boiling point and melting point compared to longer-chain fatty acids. Hexanoic acid is primarily used in the production of esters for flavorings and fragrances, as well as in the synthesis of various chemical compounds, including surfactants and lubricants. Additionally, it plays a role in the food industry as a flavoring agent and is found naturally in some animal fats and oils. Hexanoic acid can also be produced through the fermentation of carbohydrates by certain bacteria. Its safety profile indicates that it can cause irritation upon contact with skin or eyes, and proper handling precautions should be observed.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/p-1

InChI key: InChIKey=FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCC)C(O)=O

Synonyms:

• 1-Hexanoic acid
• 1-Pentanecarboxylic acid
• Acide hexanoique
• Acido Hexanoico
• Butylacetic acid
• Caproic acid
• Capronic acid
• Capronsaeure
• Hexanoate
• Hexanoic Acid (n-Caproic Acid, C6)
• Hexansaure
• Hexoic acid
• Hexylic acid
• N-Capronic Acid
• N-Hexanoic Acid
• N-caproic acid sigma grade
• Naa 60
• Natural Hexanoic Acid
• Nsc 35598
• Nsc 8266
• Pentylformic acid
• n-Caproic acid
• n-Hexoic acid
• n-Hexylic acid
• Hexanoic acid
• PENTANE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID
• acidehexanoique
• 1-hexanoicacid
• CARBOXYLIC ACID C6
• 1-pentanecarboxylicacid
• 2-BUTYLACETIC ACID
• C6
• Caproic acid fcc
• FEMA 2559

Hexanoic Acid

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Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange clear liquid

Molecular weight: 116.16

Ref: 3B-H0105

Hexanoic acid, 98+%

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Hexanoic acid is used to prepare esters by reacting with alcohols, which finds application in artificial flavors. It is also involved in the production of hexylphenols, hexanoates and caproates. Further, it is used as non-viral gene carrier as well as to protect tomato plants from Botrytis cinerea.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 116.16

Ref: 02-A13789

Hexanoic acid

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Hexanoic acid

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: clear. colourless liquid

Molecular weight: 116.16g/mol

Ref: 54-OR6007

Hexanoic acid

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Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Purity: ≥ 98.0%

Color and Shape: Colourless to light yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 116.16

Ref: 7W-GK3289

Hexanoic acid

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Formula: C6H12O2

Purity: >99%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 116.16

Ref: 48-10-0600

Hexanoic acid 10 µg/mL in Acetonitrile

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Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Color and Shape: Single Solution

Molecular weight: 116.16

Ref: 04-A14196000AL-10

Hexanoic acid

Controlled Product

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Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 116.16

Ref: 04-C14196000

Hexanoic Acid

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Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Molecular weight: 116.16

Ref: 4Z-H-051015

1-Hexanoic Acid

Controlled Product

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Applications 1-Hexanoic Acid, is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats. Its esters can be used as artificial flavors. It is also one of the components of vanilla.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Zhang, B., et al.: Zhongguo Shipin Tianjiaji, 3, 198 (2013); Xu, P., et al.: Guangdong Huagong, 40, 96 (2013);

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Color and Shape: Colourless

Molecular weight: 116.16

Ref: TR-H292145

Hexanoic acid

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Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Purity: 97.0%

Color and Shape: Liquid, Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 116.16

Ref: 10-F066626

Hexanoic Acid-13C2

Controlled Product

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Formula: C₄C₂H₁₂O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 118.14

Ref: TR-H292149

Caproic acid

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Caproic acid is a saturated fatty acid, which is naturally sourced from animal fats and some plant oils. With the chemical formula C6H12O2, it is also known as hexanoic acid. The compound is characterized by its distinctive, pungent odor reminiscent of goats, hence its alternate name derived from "capra," the Latin word for goat.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 116.16 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FC145216

Caproic Acid extrapure, C6-99%

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Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Purity: min. 99%

Color and Shape: Clear, Pale yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 116.2

Ref: SR-89028