Hexanoic acid Basic information
Product Name: Hexanoic acid
Synonyms: RARECHEM AL BO 0183;PENTYLFORMIC ACID;PENTANE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID;N-HEXANOIC ACID;N-CAPROIC ACID;HEXOIC ACID;HEXANOIC ACID;FEMA 2559
CAS: 142-62-1
MF: C6H12O2
MW: 116.16
EINECS: 205-550-7
Product Categories: Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Miscellaneous Natural Products;API intermediates;Alkylcarboxylic Acids;Monofunctional & alpha,omega-Bifunctional Alkanes;Monofunctional Alkanes;Aliphatics;Carboxylic Acids
Mol File: 142-62-1.mol
Hexanoic acid Chemical Properties
mp −4 °C(lit.)
bp 202-203 °C(lit.)
density 0.927 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 4 (vs air)
vapor pressure 0.18 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
FEMA 2559
refractive index n20/D 1.4161(lit.)
Fp 220 °F
Water Solubility 1.1 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Merck 14,1759
BRN 773837
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with bases, reducing agents and oxidizing agents. Flammable.
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NIST Chemistry Reference Hexanoic acid(142-62-1)
EPA Substance Registry System Hexanoic acid(142-62-1)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes C,Xi
Risk Statements 34-21
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45-25
RIDADR UN 2829 8/PG 3
WGK Germany 1
RTECS MO5250000
F 13
Hazard Note Irritant
HazardClass 8
PackingGroup III
Hazardous Substances Data 142-62-1(Hazardous Substances Data)