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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ketohexanoic acid sodium salt

97.0-103.0%

Synonym(s):

α-Ketocaproic acid sodium salt, 2-Ketocaproic acid sodium salt

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Linear Formula:
C6H9O3Na
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.12
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97.0-103.0%

form

powder

mp

240 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Na].CCCCC(=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H10O3.Na/c1-2-3-4-5(7)6(8)9;/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

WDCARDDLMCHULC-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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