hexanoic acid

HEXANOIC ACID

hexanoic acid
CAS: 142-62-1 EINECS 205-550-7 FEMA 2559
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
STORAGE
Original plant 
Elaeis guineensis/cocos nucifera 
Part of the plant used 
Palm oil/coconut oil 
Formula 
C6 H12 O2 
Molecular weight 
116 
Cas 
142-62-1  
Einecs 
205-550-7 
Fema 
2559 
Tariff number 
2915907095 
Appearance at 20°c 
Clear mobile liquid 
Color 
Colorless to pale yellow 
Odor 
Fatty, cheese, sour 
Taste 
Cheese, fruity, phenolic, fatty 
Optical rotation (°) 
0 / 0 
Density at 20°c (g/ml)) 
0,925 - 0,930 
Refractive index nd20 
1,4130 - 1,4200 
Flashpoint (°c) 
110 
Solubility 
Slightly soluble in water 
Assay (% gc) 
> 98 
Store in polyethene lined containers.. Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use.
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Appearance at 20°c 
Clear mobile liquid 
Color 
Colorless to pale yellow 
Odor 
Fatty, cheese, sour 
Taste 
Cheese, fruity, phenolic, fatty 
Optical rotation (°) 
0 / 0 
Density at 20°c (g/ml)) 
0,925 - 0,930 
Refractive index nd20 
1,4130 - 1,4200 
Flashpoint (°c) 
110 
Solubility 
Slightly soluble in water 
Assay (% gc) 
> 98 
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