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Caproic acid

CAS No.
142-62-1
Chemical Name:
Caproic acid
Synonyms
CBNumber:
CB71098087
Molecular Formula:
C6H12O2
Molecular Weight:
116.16
MDL Number:
MOL File:
142-62-1.mol
Last updated:2023-05-04 17:34:33

Caproic acid Properties

Melting point -4 °C
Boiling point 202-203 °C
Density 0.927
vapor density 4.01 (vs air)
vapor pressure 0.24 hPa at 20 °C
Flash point 102 °C
form Liquid
pka 4.78±0.10(Predicted)
color Colorless to pale yellow
Odor Stench
explosive limit 2-10%
Water Solubility 1.1% IN WATER (20°C)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictograms
GHS05,GHS06
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H302-H311-H314-H331
Precautionary statements  P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
RIDADR  2829
Autoignition Temperature 380°C
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III

Caproic acid Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Hexanoic acid is a C6, straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It has a role as a human metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a hexanoate.

Caproic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products