Caproic Caprylic Acid

Origin: Indonesia
CAS Number: 142-62-1
HS Code: 3823.19.90

IUPAC Name: hexanoic acid
Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.1600
InChIKey: FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
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
UN Number: 2829
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
Industry Usage Tags: Lubricating agent

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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