Hexanoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 142-62-1
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00004421
• InChI Key: FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: caproic acid, capronic acid, n-hexanoic acid, n-caproic acid, butylacetic acid, hexoic acid, pentylformic acid, 1-hexanoic acid, n-hexylic acid, n-hexoic acid
• PubChem CID: 8892
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30776
• IUPAC Name: hexanoic acid
• SMILES: CCCCCC(=O)O

• Acidity: 473 to 493mg KOH/g
• Melting Point: -3.0°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 0.9200g/mL
• Boiling Point: 202.0°C to 203.0°C
• Flash Point: 104°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CO₂H
• Refractive Index: 1.4150 to 1.4180
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 02, 321
• Merck Index: 15, 1761
• Specific Gravity: 0.92
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 1.1% (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether
• Viscosity: 3.23 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 116.16
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Hexanoic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Hexanoic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only