Description
Product name Hexanoic acid
Synonym Caproic acid
Molecular formula C6H*2O2
Molecular weight **6.*6
CAS Number *******1
Purity *9%
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol
and ether.
Loss on dry ≤0.5%
Appearance Colorless to light yellow transparent
oily liquid, with the smell of goat.
Package **0kg/drum
UN Number UN ***9
Hexanoic acid is a linear carboxylic acid with 6 carbon atoms. It
is derived from hexane. Hexanoic acid is an aliphatic acid. It was
discovered from the fat of animals. It exists as glyceride in
coconut oil and cream. It is the byproduct of the fermentation of
butyrate in sugar. The ester of hexanoic acid can be used as a
spice. Hexanoic acid is one of the chemicals in the odor of the
corrupt ginkgo seed skin. Caproic acid bacteria is closely related
to strong liquor. To some extend, it determines the quality and
flavor of strong liquor.
Applications of hexanoic acid:
1. Hexanoic acid is an edible spice. It is used in cheese, cream,
and fruit essence. The dosage in regular production ranges from
**0mg/kg in spice, *8mg/kg in candies, *2mg/kg in bakery, to
4.3mg/kg in cold beverage.
2. As a basic organic raw material, hexanoic acid is used to
produce various hexanoate products. It is the intermediate to
synthesize hexylresorcinol, the medicine. It is also applied to
produce the thickening agent of lubricant, the auxiliary of rubber
processing, varnish drier, and so on.
3. Hexanoic acid can also be applied in resin and rubber
synthesis.
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