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Origin: China

Cas No: 142-62-1

Specification: 99%min

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CAS No.:
142-62-1
Other Names:
Hexanoic Acid
MF:
N/A
EINECS No.:
N/A
Place of Origin:
Shaanxi, China
Type:
Food grade
Purity:
98%
Brand Name:
GK
Model Number:
GK2020
Application:
Food additive
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As our COA
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Packaging according to customer requirements
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Major ports in China
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Quantity(Kilograms) 1 - 10 >10
Est. Time(days) 7 To be negotiated

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CAS No.: 142-62-1 Formula: C6H12O2 Molecular Weight: 116.15800

Description

Hexanoic acid (caproic 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. It is also one of the components of vanilla. 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.
The salts and esters of this acid are known as hexanoates or caproates.
Two other acids are named after goats: caprylic (C8) and capric (C10). Along with hexanoic acid, these total 15% in goat milk fat.
Caproic, caprylic, and capric acids (capric is a crystal- or wax-like substance, whereas the other two are mobile liquids) are not only used for the formation of esters, but also commonly used "neat" in: butter, milk, cream, strawberry, bread, beer, nut, and other flavors.

Basic Info

Chemical Name	hexanoic acid
Synonyms	n-Hexoic acid; n-Hexylic acid; Caproic acid; Hexanoic acid; Capronic acid; n-Caproic acid; Acid C6,Caproic acid; Hexoic acid; Butylacetic acid;
CAS No.	142-62-1
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2
Molecular Weight	116.15800
PSA	37.30000
LogP	1.65130

Properties

Appearance & Physical State	colourless liquid
Density	0.92
Boiling Point	202-203ºC
Melting Point	-3ºC
Flash Point	104ºC
Refractive Index	1.415-1.418
Water Solubility	1.1 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Stability	Stable. Incompatible with bases, reducing agents and oxidizing agents. Flammable.
Vapor Density	4 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure	0.18 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

Safety Info

RTECS	MO5250000
Hazard Class	8
Safety Statements	S25-S36/37/39-S45
HS Code	2915900090
Packing Group	III
WGK Germany	1
RIDADR	UN 2829
Risk Statements	R21; R34
Hazard Codes	C
Caution Statement	P280; P303 + P361 + P353; P304 + P340 + P310; P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol	GHS05
Hazard Declaration	H290; H314
Signal Word	Danger

Synthesis Route

D-glucitol→2,5-DIMETHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN+2-METHYLTETRAHYDROPYRAN
hexanoyl hexanoate+3-Nitrophenylboronic acid→1-(3-nitrophenyl)hexan-1-one+hexanoic acid
N-Hexylacetamide→N-acetylhexanamide+hexanoic acid

Toxicity

Exposure Route	Type of Test	Species Observed	Dose/Duration	Toxic Effects
Administration onto the skin	Open irritation test	Rodent - rabbit	10 mg/24H	-
Oral	TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose	Rodent - rat	25200 mg/kg/3W-C	1.Blood-changes in serum composition (e.g. TP, bilirubin, cholesterol)
-	Mutation test systems - not otherwise specified	-	10 mmol/L	-