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Caproic Caprylic Acid
- Origin
- Indonesia
- CAS Number
- 142-62-1
- HS Code
- 3823.19.90
Basic Info
- IUPAC Name
- hexanoic acid
- Molecular Formula
- C6H12O2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 116.1600
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Caproic acid; Hexanoic acid; n-Hexanoic acid; n-Caproic acid
- Purity / Assay (%)
- 95% min
- Grade / Quality Level
- Technical Grade
- Physical Form
- Liquid
- Concentration
- Pure substance
- Appearance / Color
- Clear to slightly colored liquid
- Odor
- Faintly rancid
- Melting Point (°C)
- -3.0000
- Boiling Point (°C)
- 205
- Density (g/cm³)
- 0.9210
- Solubility in Water
- Slightly soluble
- Signal Word
- Warning
- GHS Hazard Class
- Skin irritant; Eye irritant
- H-Statements
- H315|H319
- P-Statements
- P264|P280|P305+P351+P338
- REACH Status
- Registered
- Drug Precursor Status
- Non-precursor
- Storage Class (GHS)
- 10
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place
Categories
Both of this acids are classified as medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) and are metabolized differently than long chain fatty acids, and popular in health and nutrition contexts