Hexanoic acid (CAS 142-62-1) is a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a colorless to light-yellow liquid with a fatty, cheesy odor, used as an intermediate for esters, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals and flavor/fragrance compounds.
Hexanoic acid
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:142-62-1
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula:C₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight:116.16
EINECS No.:205-550-7
Synonym(s):Caproic acid; n-Hexanoic acid; Hexoic acid
Hexanoic acid (CAS 142-62-1) is a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a colorless to light-yellow liquid with a fatty, cheesy odor, used as an intermediate for esters, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals and flavor/fragrance compounds.
1. Used as an intermediate for hexanoate esters and plasticizers. 2. Serves as a flavor and fragrance ingredient in food and cosmetic applications. 3. Applied in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. 4. Functions as a lubricant and surfactant intermediate in industrial formulations.
200kg/drum; IBC Drum
CAS No.: 142-62-1
Product Name: Hexanoic acid
Purity / Assay:99%
Molecular Formula:C₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight:116.16
EINECS No.:205-550-7
Synonym(s):Caproic acid; n-Hexanoic acid; Hexoic acid
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