W255904

Hexanoic acid

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Acid C₆, Caproic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄COOH
• CAS Number: 142-62-1
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• FEMA Number: 2559
• Beilstein: 773837
• EC Number: 205-550-7
• Council of Europe no.: 9c
• MDL number: MFCD00004421
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901147
• Flavis number: 8.009
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• 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

Description

General description

Hexanoic acid is a precursor of ethyl caproate, the key flavor constituent of Chinese strong-flavored liquor (CSFL).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363 - P405
• 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