hexanoic acid
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Product Description
Product
hexanoic acid
CAS
142-62-1
Formula
C6H12O2
Synonym
caproic acid; capronic acid; pentyl formic 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
Appearance
colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid
Assay
98.00 to 100.00 %
Refractive Index
1.41500 to 1.41800 @ 20.00 °C
Boiling Point
202.00 to 203.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Congealing point
-3.24 °C
Vapor Density
4.0
Shelf Life
36 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Pounds/Gallon
7.680 to 7.722
Specific gravity
0.92300 to 0.92800 @ 25.00 °C
Melting Point
-4.00 to -3.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point
130.00 to 131.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure
0.158000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C
Flash Point
220.00 °F. TCC
logP (o/w)
1.72
Storage
store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
Odor Type
fatty
Odor
sour fatty sweat cheese
Molecular weight
116.18
Color
colorless oily liquid
Chemical Structure
Notes
FEMA# 2559
Use: CLEANSING, EMULSIFYING, MASKING, PERFUMING, SURFACTANT
Class
hexanoic acid
Product Description
Product
hexanoic acid
CAS
142-62-1
Formula
C6H12O2
Synonym
caproic acid; capronic acid; pentyl formic 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
Appearance
colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid
Assay
98.00 to 100.00 %
Refractive Index
1.41500 to 1.41800 @ 20.00 °C
Boiling Point
202.00 to 203.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Congealing point
-3.24 °C
Vapor Density
4.0
Shelf Life
36 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Pounds/Gallon
7.680 to 7.722
Specific gravity
0.92300 to 0.92800 @ 25.00 °C
Melting Point
-4.00 to -3.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point
130.00 to 131.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure
0.158000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C
Flash Point
220.00 °F. TCC
logP (o/w)
1.72
Storage
store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
Odor Type
fatty
Odor
sour fatty sweat cheese
Molecular weight
116.18
Color
colorless oily liquid
Chemical Structure
Notes
FEMA# 2559
Use: CLEANSING, EMULSIFYING, MASKING, PERFUMING, SURFACTANT
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