Product Description

ProductCaproic Acid
CAS142-62-1
FormulaC6H12O2
Synonymn-Hexanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, Hexanoic Acid, Caproic Acid

Typical Product Specifications

Density0.9295 (2020 c)
Slightly Solublein water
Very Solublein ether, fixed oils
Color (APHA)100 max.
Caproic C699.0%
Titer1 -3 ยฐC
Acid Value473 -484 mgKOH/g
Saponification Value475 - 486
Moisture0.2% max.
Color Lovibond 5 1/43.0Y / 0.8R max.
Caprylic C81.0%
Iodine Value0.5 max.
Unsaponifiable Matter0.1% max.
Odorodor of limburger cheese
Refractive Index1.415-1.418
Molecular weight116.18
Colorcolorless oily liquid
Flash Point(coc) 215 f
Boiling Point205 c
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Packing: 400 lb drums.

This product has a cheesy aroma

Use: CLEANSING, EMULSIFYING, MASKING, PERFUMING, SURFACTANT

ClassOleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly
FunctionChemical Intermediate, Fragrance, Flavor
IndustryFood Chemicals, Flavor & Fragrance, Organics, Flavor, Fragrance
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