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800198 Hexanoic acid

Hexanoic acid for synthesis. CAS 142-62-1, pH 4 (1 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).

Hexanoic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Caproic acid

CAS #: 142-62-1 EC Number: 205-550-7 Molar Mass: 116.16 g/mol Hill Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaMolar Mass
142-62-1205-550-7C₆H₁₂O₂116.16 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8001980005 Glass bottle 5 ml
8001980250 Glass bottle 250 ml
8001981000 Glass bottle 1 l
Description
Catalogue Number800198
SynonymsCaproic acid
References
Product Information
CAS number142-62-1
EC number205-550-7
Hill FormulaC₆H₁₂O₂
Molar Mass116.16 g/mol
HS Code2915 90 90
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationHexanoic acid for synthesis. CAS 142-62-1, pH 4 (1 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point206 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.927 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Flash point102 °C
Ignition temperature380 °C
Melting Point-3 °C
pH value4 (1 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure0.24 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility9.7 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 1906 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit 586 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement(s)P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405: Store locked up.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSMO5250000
Storage class8A Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal4
Liquid organic acids or solutions should be diluted, if necessary, and carefully neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate (Cat. No. 106323) or with sodium hydroxide (Cat. No 106462). Before filling into container D, check the pH with pH universal indicator strips (Cat. No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangerharmful, corrosive
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2829 , 8, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2829 , 8, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2829 , 8, III, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.926 - 0.927
Identity (IR)passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8001980005 04022536356433
8001980250 04022536356440
8001981000 04022536356457

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