Hexanoic acid

Synonym(s):Acid C₆;Caproic acid;Hexanoic acid

CAS NO.：142-62-1
Empirical Formula: C6H12O2
Molecular Weight: 116.16
MDL number: MFCD00004421
EINECS: 205-550-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-11-28 16:31:43

What is Hexanoic acid?

Description

Hexanoic acid (also known as Caproci acid), is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the general formula C5H11COOH. It is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats or other barnyard animals. It is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils, and is one of the chemicals that give the decomposing fleshy seed coat of the ginkgo its characteristic unpleasant odor. The primary use of hexanoic acid is in the manufacture of its esters for artificial flavors, and in the manufacture of hexyl derivatives, such as hexylphenols. Hexanoic acid belongs to medium chain triglycerides (MCT) that are widely used as a nutrition supplement that added to foods, drugs and cosmetics.

The Uses of Hexanoic acid

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.

What are the applications of Application

Hexanoic acid is a carboxylic acid used as a building block for biochemical research

Properties of Hexanoic acid

Melting point:	-4 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	202-203 °C (lit.)
Density	0.927 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Flash point:	220 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	water: slightly soluble1.082g/100g(lit.)
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to light yellow
Water Solubility	1.1 g/100 mL (20 ºC)

Safety information for Hexanoic acid

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H311:Acute toxicity,dermal H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.