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W255904
Hexanoic acid
≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym(s):
Acid C6, Caproic acid
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.16
FEMA Number:
2559
Beilstein:
773837
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
9c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.009
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
cheese; fatty; sour
grade:
FG
Halal
Kosher
Halal
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
grade
FG
Halal
Kosher
Agency
meets purity specifications of JECFA
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515
vapor density
4 (vs air)
vapor pressure
0.18 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay
≥98%
refractive index
n20/D 1.4161 (lit.)
bp
202-203 °C (lit.)
mp
−4 °C (lit.)
density
0.927 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
Organoleptic
cheese; fatty; sour
SMILES string
CCCCCC(O)=O
InChI
1S/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
InChI key
FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Hexanoic acid is a precursor of ethyl caproate, the key flavor constituent of Chinese strong-flavored liquor (CSFL).[1]
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C
Storage Class Code
8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
215.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
102 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Based on density of 0.927 g/mL and MW of 116.16, the effective molarity of this neat liquid is 7.98 M.
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