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Hexanoic Acid

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MOQ : 1 Kilogram

Hexanoic Acid Specification

Structural Formula
CH3(CH2)4COOH

Smell
Pungent, unpleasant, fatty odor

Solubility Tests
Miscible with alcohol, ether

Assay
98-102%

Water Solubility
Slightly soluble

Taste
Fatty, somewhat sour

Molecular Formula
C6H12O2

Heavy Metal (%)
<0.001%

Physical Form
Liquid

Melting Point
-3 C

Boiling point
205 C

Shelf Life
24 Months

Vapor Density
4.5 (air = 1)

Appearance
Clear Liquid

CAS No
142-62-1

FEMA No
2559

Other Names
Caproic Acid, Hexoic Acid, n-Hexanoic acid

Type
Organic Acid

Color
Colorless to pale yellow

Purity
98% min

Application
Flavors, Fragrances, Pharmaceutical intermediates, Food additives

Storage
Store at cool, dry and ventilated place

Refractive Index
n20/D 1.418

Synonyms
Hexoic acid, Caproic acid, n-Hexanoic acid

Molecular Weight
116.16 g/mol

EC Number
205-950-2

Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions

UN Number
UN 2823

Density
0.929 g/cm3 at 20C

Hazard Class
Corrosive

pH
<7 (acidic, aqueous solution)

Flash Point
107C (225F)

Packaging
25 kg, 200 kg HDPE drums

Hexanoic Acid Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Kilogram

Supply Ability
1 Kilogram Per Week

Delivery Time
1 Week

About Hexanoic Acid

Hexanoic acid, also known as caproic acid, is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₄COOH. It is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats or other barnyard animals.

Properties:

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂
Melting point: 3.4 C (25.9 F; 269.8 K)
Boiling point: 205.8 C (402.4 F; 478.9 K)
Molar mass: 116.1583 g/mol
Refractive index (nD): 1.4170
Solubility in water: 1.082 g/100 mL
Solubility: soluble in ethanol, ether
Appearance : Colorless transparent liquid

Quality and Composition

Our Hexanoic Acid is produced with an assay range of 98-102% and contains less than 0.001% heavy metals, ensuring high purity and safety for industrial and food-grade applications. The product is a clear liquid with a distinct pungent, fatty odor, making it suitable for use in both fragrance and flavor formulations.

Safe Handling and Storage Guidelines

Due to its corrosive nature and flash point of 107C, Hexanoic Acid should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area in its original HDPE drum packaging. Proper handling and use of protective equipment are essential to ensure safety. The product remains stable for up to 24 months under recommended storage conditions.

Diverse Applications Across Industries

Hexanoic Acid is extensively used in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, pharmaceutical intermediates, and food additives. It is favored by manufacturers, suppliers, exporters, and distributors in the chemical and food industries for its unique odor and fatty, somewhat sour taste profile.

FAQs of Hexanoic Acid:

Q: How should Hexanoic Acid be safely stored and handled?

A: Hexanoic Acid should be kept in its original tightly sealed HDPE drum in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its corrosive properties, use protective gear, including gloves and goggles, during handling.

Q: What are the primary uses and applications of Hexanoic Acid?

A: Hexanoic Acid is primarily used in the preparation of flavors, fragrances, pharmaceutical intermediates, and as a food additive. Its distinct fatty odor and taste profile make it valuable in various formulations.

Q: When is Hexanoic Acid most effective in industrial processes?

A: Hexanoic Acid demonstrates optimal performance when its purity level remains between 98-102%, and it is stored and handled under recommended environmental conditions. Its stability for up to 24 months ensures consistent quality for extended production cycles.

Q: Where is Hexanoic Acid commonly distributed and supplied?

A: Hexanoic Acid is widely supplied across India, available through distributors, exporters, importers, manufacturers, retailers, traders, wholesalers, and suppliers, catering to industrial, commercial, and food sector needs.

Q: What is the process for testing Hexanoic Acids solubility?

A: Solubility tests reveal that Hexanoic Acid is slightly soluble in water but miscible with alcohol and ether, making it versatile in various application processes requiring different solvents.

Q: How does Hexanoic Acid benefit food and fragrance formulations?

A: Owing to its fatty, somewhat sour taste and pungent odor, Hexanoic Acid enhances the characteristic notes in food flavorings and adds complexity to fragrance blends, fulfilling both sensory and functional roles.

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