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Caproic acid
SpectraBase Compound ID 3JrFFcFwgRv
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
InChIKey FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 116.16 g/mol
Molecular Formula C6H12O2
Exact Mass 116.08373 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID 62xZc8Khfyr
Name HEXANOIC ACID (99.5%)
Source of Sample Environmental Protection Agency
Boiling Point 205C
CAS Registry Number 142-62-1
Classification SOLVENT
Compound Type Pure
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Formula C6H12O2
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
InChIKey FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -3C
Molecular Weight 116.160080
Safety Data Precautions= CORROSIVE [LD50=3,000 MG/KG]
Sample Description LIQUID
Solubility Soluble in= ETHANOL, ETHER; SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE IN WATER 1.082G/100G
Synonyms CAPROIC ACID
Technique NEAT
Use IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ESTERS FOR ARTIFICAL FLAVORS AND HEXYL DERIVATIVES, ESPECIALLY HEXYLPHENOLS AND HEXYLRESORCINOLS