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Catalog Number:
33912
CAS Number:
142-62-1
Caproic acid Natural Deironized (Hexanoic acid)
Grade:
Natural, meets FG specifications, Kosher, FEMA 2
Purity:
98 - 100% (GC)
Synonym(s):
Caproic acid
Hazmat
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Product Information
Synonyms
Caproic acid
CAS Number
142-62-1
Purity
98 - 100% (GC)
Grade
Natural, meets FG specifications, Kosher, FEMA 2
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00004421
PubChem ID
8892
Density
0.926
Appearance
Colorless to very pale yellow, oily liquid
Boiling Point
204 - 206 °C
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.415 - 1.418
Conditions
Store at 0 - 8 °C
General Information
Synonyms
Caproic acid
CAS Number
142-62-1
Purity
98 - 100% (GC)
Grade
Natural, meets FG specifications, Kosher, FEMA 2
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00004421
PubChem ID
8892
Density
0.926
Appearance
Colorless to very pale yellow, oily liquid
Boiling Point
204 - 206 °C
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.415 - 1.418
Conditions
Store at 0 - 8 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Caproic acid is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Food Industry: Used as a flavoring agent and aroma compound in various food products, enhancing taste and smell.
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care: Acts as an emollient and surfactant in lotions and creams, providing moisturizing properties and improving texture.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of various drugs, contributing to the development of effective therapeutic agents.
  • Biotechnology: Employed in the production of biodiesel and as a substrate in fermentation processes, promoting sustainable energy solutions.
  • Industrial Applications: Utilized in the manufacture of esters for solvents and plasticizers, enhancing product performance and stability.

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