Hexanoic Acid, an organic compound, is a six-carbon straight-chain carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C6H12O2, a colourless liquid, insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone, chloroform, benzene and other organic solvents.
Safety Information:
Keep containers tightly closed and store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosive areas.
Caproic acid is irritating and contact with skin and eyes should be flushed with water immediately.
Care should be taken to prevent inhalation of vapours when using caproic acid and it should be handled in a well-ventilated area.
Caproic acid has low toxicity, but prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation and respiratory problems, so prolonged exposure or inhalation of its vapours should be avoided.
When storing and transporting caproic acid, care should be taken to prevent exposure to sunlight and high temperatures, and to avoid contact with oxidising agents and strong acids.
| Property | Value |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 116.16 |
| Flash Point (Setaflash Closed Cup) | 104°C/219.2 °F |
| Boiling Point @760 mmHg, 1.01 ar | 202-203°C/395.6-397.4°F |
| Melting Point | -3°C/26.6°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.24mbar@20°C |
| Water Solubility | 1.1% (20°C) |
| Vapor Density | 4.01 (Air = 1.0) |
| Viscosity | 3.23 mPa.s @ 20 °C |
| pH Value | Not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature | 380°C/716°F |
| Density | 0.920 |
Hexanoic Acid, an organic compound, is a six-carbon straight-chain carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C6H12O2, a colourless liquid, insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone, chloroform, benzene and other organic solvents.
Safety Information:
Keep containers tightly closed and store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosive areas.
Caproic acid is irritating and contact with skin and eyes should be flushed with water immediately.
Care should be taken to prevent inhalation of vapours when using caproic acid and it should be handled in a well-ventilated area.
Caproic acid has low toxicity, but prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation and respiratory problems, so prolonged exposure or inhalation of its vapours should be avoided.
When storing and transporting caproic acid, care should be taken to prevent exposure to sunlight and high temperatures, and to avoid contact with oxidising agents and strong acids.
| Property | Value |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 116.16 |
| Flash Point (Setaflash Closed Cup) | 104°C/219.2 °F |
| Boiling Point @760 mmHg, 1.01 ar | 202-203°C/395.6-397.4°F |
| Melting Point | -3°C/26.6°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.24mbar@20°C |
| Water Solubility | 1.1% (20°C) |
| Vapor Density | 4.01 (Air = 1.0) |
| Viscosity | 3.23 mPa.s @ 20 °C |
| pH Value | Not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature | 380°C/716°F |
| Density | 0.920 |
