Caproic Acid

Product Description
Product | Caproic Acid |
CAS | 142-62-1 |
Formula | C6H12O2 |
Synonym | n-Hexanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, Hexanoic Acid, Caproic Acid |
Typical Product Specifications
Density | 0.9295 (2020 c) |
Slightly Soluble | in water |
Very Soluble | in ether, fixed oils |
Color (APHA) | 100 max. |
Caproic C6 | 99.0% |
Titer | 1 -3 ยฐC |
Acid Value | 473 -484 mgKOH/g |
Saponification Value | 475 - 486 |
Moisture | 0.2% max. |
Color Lovibond 5 1/4 | 3.0Y / 0.8R max. |
Caprylic C8 | 1.0% |
Iodine Value | 0.5 max. |
Unsaponifiable Matter | 0.1% max. |
Odor | odor of limburger cheese |
Refractive Index | 1.415-1.418 |
Molecular weight | 116.18 |
Color | colorless oily liquid |
Flash Point | (coc) 215 f |
Boiling Point | 205 c |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | Packing: 400 lb drums. This product has a cheesy aroma Use: CLEANSING, EMULSIFYING, MASKING, PERFUMING, SURFACTANT |
Class | Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
Function | Chemical Intermediate, Fragrance, Flavor |
Industry | Food Chemicals, Flavor & Fragrance, Organics, Flavor, Fragrance |

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