Caproic acid, 99%
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About Caproic acid, 99%
Zemixal supplies Caproic acid, 99% within its pharma Intermediates & Building Blocks portfolio. Identity at a glance (Synthesis): CAS 142-62-1, formula C6H12O2 and molar mass 116.16 g/mol. It is described as pale yellow liquid.
Where it is used
- Organic synthesis
- API synthesis
Safe handling
Literature values: melting point −4 °C. Hazard communication follows GHS (Danger: H311, H314 and H318). Our SDS lists exposure controls and first-aid measures. For transport it ships as UN UN 2829.
Standard pack sizes are 500 mL and 180 kg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Add it to your quote list and our team replies with price, lead time and shipping options within one business day.
Typical uses
- Organic synthesis
- API synthesis
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Caproic acid, 99% |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-007482 |
| CAS number | 142-62-1 |
| IUPAC name | hexanoic acid |
| Molecular formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molar mass | 116.16 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 116.0837 |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Purity / assay | 99% |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Pale yellow liquid |
| Melting point | −4 °C |
| XLogP3 | 1.9 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 1 / 2 |
| Topological polar surface area | 37.3 Ų |
| HS code | 29159030 |
| UN number | UN 2829 |
| InChIKey | FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCCCC(=O)O |
| PubChem CID | 8892 |
| Synonyms | n-Caproic acid, n-Hexanoic acid, Capronic acid, 1-Hexanoic acid, Hexoic acid, Butylacetic acid, Pentylformic acid, n-Hexylic acid, n-Hexoic acid, Pentiformic acid, 1-Pentanecarboxylic acid, Hexylic acid |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H311Toxic in contact with skin
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H318Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements P260, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P361 + P364, P363, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 500 mL | Quoted on request | |
| 180 kg | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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