6-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID
- CAS NO.:1191-25-9
- Empirical Formula: C6H12O3
- Molecular Weight: 132.16
- MDL number: MFCD00046560
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-07-14 15:27:00
What is 6-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID?
Chemical properties
white low melting crystalline solid
The Uses of 6-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID
6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid acts as a useful reagent in synthetic chemistry. It is used as a precursor to prepare surface active monomers.
What are the applications of Application
6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid, 95%, may cont. variable amounts of dimer is a useful reagent
Definition
ChEBI: 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid is an omega-hydroxy fatty acid comprising hexanoic acid having a hydroxy group at the 6-position. It has a role as a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a 6-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a straight-chain fatty acid and an omega-hydroxy-medium-chain fatty acid. It is functionally related to a hexanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 6-hydroxyhexanoate.
Properties of 6-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID
| Melting point: | 38-40 °C |
| Boiling point: | 113-116 °C |
| Density | 0.981 |
| refractive index | 1.44 |
| Flash point: | >110°C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C |
| form | Low Melting Crystalline Solid |
| pka | 4.75±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | White |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Safety information for 6-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 6-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID
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