CAPROIC ACID

CAPROIC ACID For Synthesis

Hexanoic acid

Article No.

02512

Grade

For Synthesis

Purity

98%

CAS No.

142-62-1

Molecular Formula

C₆H₁₂O₂

Molecular Weight

116.6

H.S. Code

2915.9099

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Colorless to pale yellow

Odour

Stench

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

-4 °C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

380°C

Flash point [°C]

102 °C

Boiling point [°C]

202 - 203 °C

Initial boiling point [°C]

202°C

Final boiling point [°C]

203 °C

Vapour pressure [20°C]

0.24 hPa at 20 °C

Vapour density

4.01

Density [g/cm3]

0.927

Solubility in water [% weight]

1.1% IN WATER (20°C)

Explosion limits - upper [%]

10%

Explosion limits -lower [%]

Packings

500 ml (00500)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)

Specifications

Appearance	Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Assay	Min 98%
Density (d20°C/4°C)	0.926 - 0.928

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS05, GHS06
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 2829
IMCO Class No.: 8
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H302-H311-H314-H331
Precaution Statement: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Revision Date : 18-Dec-2013