5-Methylhexanoic acid

CAS: 628-46-6

Ref. 3D-FM35592

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methylhexanoic acid
• Synonyms: 5-Methylcaproic acid, 5-Methylhexanoate, 5-Methylhexylic acid, Brn 1744722, Caproic acid, δ-methyl-, FEMA No. 3572, Hexanoic acid, 5-methyl-, Isoamylacetic acid, Isoenanthic acid, Isovenanthic acid, NSC 1075
• CAS: 628-46-6

Description

5-Methylhexanoic acid is a synthetic, solid catalyst and a monocarboxylic acid. It is used for the production of polycarboxylic acids and is an important raw material for organic synthesis. 5-Methylhexanoic acid can also be used as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial applications. As a reaction product, this chemical can be used to produce stable complexes that are asymmetrically synthesized. These complexes are useful in organic synthesis reactions, such as the synthesis of vitamin A and fatty acids. 5-Methylhexanoic acid has been shown to have energy efficiency benefits by reducing viscosity during polymerization reactions.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 130.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-6(2)4-3-5-7(8)9/h6H,3-5H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)
• InChI key: InChIKey=MHPUGCYGQWGLJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CCCC(=O)O