HEXANOIC ACID
Hexanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats or other barnyard animals.
The primary use of Hexanoic acid is in the manufacture of its esters for use as artificial flavors, and in the manufacture of hexyl derivatives, such as hexylphenols.
Hexanoic acid belongs to medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) with aliphatic tails of 6 to 12 carbons, which can form medium-chain triglycerides.
CAS Number: 142-62-1
EC Number: 205-550-7
Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
Molecular Weight: 116.16
Synoynms: Acid C6, Caproic acid, Caproic acid, Caproic acid, CLP hexanoic acid (PGC only), Hexanoic Acid, Hexanoic acid, hexanoic acid, Hexanoic Acid, Hexanoic acid, Hexanoic acrid, Hexansäure, RARECHEM AL BO 0183, PENTYLFORMIC ACID, PENTANE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID, N-HEXANOIC ACID, N-Caproic acid, Caproic acid (HEXANOIC ACID), HEXANOIC ACID 98+% NATURAL FCC, HEXANOIC ACID 98+% FCC, N-Caproic acid GRADE II, Caproic acid, STANDARD FOR GC, HEXANOIC ACID, 99.5+%, HEXANOIC ACID GC STANDARD, CaproicAcidForSynthesis(HexanoicAcid), CaproicAcid,>99%, Hexanoic Acid 〔n-Caproic acid〕, N-Caproic acid sigma grade, N-CAPRONIC ACID, N-Caproic acid (HEXANOIC ACID ), N-HEXANOIC ACID ( Caproic acid ), Hexanoic acid, 99+%, caproicacid,hexanoicacid,capronicacid,, Hexanoic?Acid?(Caproic?Acid), acid c-6, Caproic acid NATURAL FOOD GRADE, HEXANOICACID,REAGENT, Caproic acid, NATURAL, Caproic acid(SG), N-CAPROATE, CAPRONSAEURE NATUERLICH, Hexanoic acid, 98+%, Acid C6, Caproic acid, Caproic acid SYNTHETIC, NA-1706, Hexanoic acid, Standard for GC, HEXOIC ACID, HEXANOIC ACID, FEMA 2559, BUTYLACETIC ACID, C6, CARBOXYLIC ACID C6, Caproic acid, 2-BUTYLACETIC ACID, n-Caproic acid, Butylacetic acid, Pentaformic acid, Hexylic acid, Hexoic acid, Hexanoic acid (Caproic), hexanoic acid >=99.0%, 1-Hexanoic acid, 1-hexanoicacid, 1-Pentanecarboxylic acid, 1-pentanecarboxylicacid, acidehexanoique, Caproic acid fcc, Capronic acid, capronicacid, Capronsαure, CH3(CH2)4COOH, Hexacid 698, hexacid698, hexanoicacid(non-specificname), HEXANOIC ACID, Caproic acid, 142-62-, n-Hexanoic acid, Capronic acid, n-Caproic acid, Butylacetic acid, Hexoic acid, Pentylformic acid, n-Hexylic aci, n-Hexoic acid, 1-Hexanoic acid, Pentiformic acid, 1-Pentanecarboxylic acid, Pentanecarboxylic acid, Hexacid 698, Hexylic acid, Kyselina kapronova, NSC 8266, UNII-1F8SN134MX, MFCD00004421, Hexanoic acid, 99%, NCIOpen2_005355, hexanoic acid (Caproic acid), C6:0, CHEMBL14184, CH3-[CH2]4-COOH, 1F8SN134MX, CHEBI:30776, NSC8266, capronate, hexylate, pentylformate, n-caproate, n-hexoat, n-hexylate, HEXANOIC ACID (Caproic acid), 1-hexanoate, 1-pentanecarboxylate, DSSTox_CID_1607, Hexanoic acid (natural), DSSTox_RID_76233, DSSTox_GSID_21607, 68603-84-9, Kyselina kapronova [Czech], CAS-142-62-1, FEMA No. 255, CCRIS 1347, HSDB 6813, EINECS 205-550-7, UN2829, BRN 0773837, AI3-07701, hexansäur, Nat.Hexanoic Acid, hexanoic acid group, 6NA, EINECS 274-509-3, Caproic acid,(S), Acid C, 58454-02-7, Caproate (6:0), ethyl 4-butanoic acid, Fatty Acid 1210, ACMC-1BTHO, methyl 5-pentanoic acid, Carboxylic acids, C6-18 and C6-18-unsatd. mono- and C8-15-di-, Pentane-1-carboxylic aci, Hexanoic acid, >=99%, n-C5H11COOH, Hexanoic acid Caproic acid, bmse000351, EC 205-550-7, (C5-C9) Monobasic acids, SCHEMBL3867, WLN: QV5, CH3(CH2)4COO, 4-02-00-00917 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), 70248-25-8, (C6-C12)Alkylcarboxylic acid, DTXSID7021607, Hexanoic acid-1,2-[13C2], (C6-C12) Alkylcarboxylic acid, BDBM16433, 1-$l^{1}-oxidanylhexan-1-on, Hexanoic acid, analytical standard, NSC-8266, STR10048, ZINC1529230, EINECS 267-013-3, EINECS 271-676-4, ANW-20709, LMFA01010006, SBB053586, Hexanoic acid, >=98%, FCC, FG, AKOS000119844, FA(6:0), MCULE-1671810139, Caproic acid [UN2829] [Corrosive], Hexanoic acid, natural, >=98%, FC, Hexanoic acid, purum, >=98.0% (GC), M557, Hexanoic acid 10 microg/mL in Acetonitril, FT-0659402, FT-0777869, Hexanoic acid, natural, >=98%, FCC, FG, ST51046281, C01585, EC 271-676-4
Hexanoic acid is a C6, straight-chain saturated fatty acid.
Hexanoic acid has a role as a human metabolite and a plant metabolite.
Hexanoic acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid.
Hexanoic acid is a conjugate acid of a hexanoate.
Hexanoic acid is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)4COOH.
Hexanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats or other barnyard animals.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils, and is one of the chemicals that gives the decomposing fleshy seed coat of the ginkgo its characteristic unpleasant odor.
Hexanoic acid is also one of the components of vanilla and cheese.
The primary use of Hexanoic acid is in the manufacture of its esters for use as artificial flavors, and in the manufacture of hexyl derivatives, such as hexylphenols.
Salts and esters of Hexanoic acid are known as caproates or hexanoates.
Several progestin medications are caproate esters, such as hydroxyprogesterone caproate and gestonorone caproate.
Hexanoic acid appears as a white crystalline solid or colorless to light yellow solution with an unpleasant odor.
Insoluble to slightly soluble in water and less dense than water.
Contact may severely irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Hexanoic acid may be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
Hexanoic acid is used to make perfumes.
Two other acids are named after goats:
Caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10).
Along with Hexanoic acid, they account for 15% of the fat in goat's milk.
Caproic, caprylic, and capric acids (capric is a crystal- or wax-like substance, whereas the other two are mobile liquids) are not only used for the formation of esters, but also commonly used "neat" in: butter, milk, cream, strawberry, bread, beer, nut, and other flavors.
Hexanoic acid belongs to a kind of saturated medium-chain fatty acid derived from hexane with an unpleasant odor.
Hexanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid naturally existing in various plant and animal fats and oils.
One of Hexanoic acid's major applications is for the manufacturing of its esters for being artificial flavors.
Hexanoic acid is also important for the manufacturing of hexyl derivatives such as hexylphenols.
Hexanoic acid is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
Hexanoic acid is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Hexanoic acid belongs to medium chain triglycerides (MCT) that are widely used as a nutrition supplement that added to foods, drugs and cosmetics.
Hexanoic acid is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the general formula C5H11COOH.
Hexanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats or other barnyard animals.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils, and is one of the chemicals that give the decomposing fleshy seed coat of the ginkgo its characteristic unpleasant odor.
The primary use of Hexanoic acid is in the manufacture of its esters for artificial flavors, and in the manufacture of hexyl derivatives, such as hexylphenols.
The salts and esters of this acid are known as hexanoates or caproates.
Hexanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid. Medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) are fatty acids with aliphatic tails of 6 to 12 carbons, which can form medium-chain triglycerides.
Hexanoic acid is a colourless oily liquid that smells like cheese with an overlying waxy or barnyard odor like that of goats or other barnyard animals.
Hexanoic acid's name comes from the Latin word capra, meaning "goat".
Two other fatty acids are named after goats: caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10).
Along with Hexanoic acid, they account for 15% of the fat in goat's milk.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils.
While generally more abundant in animals, Hexanoic acid is found in all organisms ranging from bacteria to plants to animals.
Hexanoic acid is one of the chemicals that gives the decomposing fleshy seed coat of the ginkgo fruit its characteristic unpleasant odor.
Hexanoic acid is also one of the components of vanilla and cheese.
Industrially, the primary use of Hexanoic acid is in the manufacture of its esters for use as artificial flavors and in the manufacture of hexyl derivatives, such as hexylphenols.
Hexanoic acid has been associated with medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, which is an inborn error of metabolism.
As a relatively volatile organic compound, Hexanoic acid has been identified as a fecal biomarker of Clostridium difficile infection
Hexanoic acid is one of the volatile flavor/aroma constituents that has been identified in apple wine, stored nonfat dry milk and parmesan cheese.
Hexanoic acid is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)4COOH.
Hexanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats or other barnyard animals.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils, and is one of the chemicals that gives the decomposing fleshy seed coat of the ginkgo its characteristic unpleasant odor.
Hexanoic acid is also one of the components of vanilla and cheese.
The primary use of Hexanoic acid is in the manufacture of its esters for use as artificial flavors, and in the manufacture of hexyl derivatives, such as hexylphenols.
Salts and esters of Hexanoic acid are known as caproates or hexanoates.
Several progestin medications are caproate esters, such as hydroxyprogesterone caproate and gestonorone caproate.
Two other acids are named after goats: caprylic acid and capric acid.
Along with Hexanoic acid, they account for 15% of the fat in goat's milk.
Caproic, caprylic, and capric acids (capric is a crystal- or wax-like substance, whereas the other two are mobile liquids) are not only used for the formation of esters, but also commonly used "neat" in: butter, milk, cream, strawberry, bread, beer, nut, and other flavors.
Hexanoic acid is a C6, straight-chain saturated fatty acid.
Hexanoic acid has a role as a human metabolite and a plant metabolite.
Hexanoic acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid.
Hexanoic acid is a conjugate acid of a hexanoate.
Hexanoic acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a 6-carbon backbone.
Hexanoic acid is found naturally in various plant and animal fats and oils.
Hexanoic acid is an emerging platform chemical with diverse applications.
Hexanoic acid can be used directly as feed additives, antimicrobials and plant growth promoters.
Hexanoic acid can also be used as a precursor to various commodities including lubricants, fragrances, paint additives and pharmaceuticals.
Currently, Hexanoic acid is produced from food crops like palm and coconut, with oils containing less than one percent of Hexanoic acid.
Although the Hexanoic acid produced from food crops is commercially available, the low Hexanoic acid content in these crop oils leads to a high price and a limited market.
Recently, an industrially applicable Hexanoic acid production process using mixed organic waste as a feedstock was developed and implemented, based on a microbial fermentation process, that is, chain elongation.
A white crystalline solid or colorless to light yellow solution with an unpleasant odor.
Insoluble to slightly soluble in water and less dense than water.
Contact may severely irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
Used to make perfumes.
Hexanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.
Medium-chain fatty acids are fatty acids with aliphatic tails of 6 to 12 carbons, which can form medium-chain triglycerides.
Hexanoic acid is a colourless oily liquid that smells like cheese with an overlying waxy or barnyard odor like that of goats or other barnyard animals.
Hexanoic acids name comes from the Latin word capra, meaning "goat".
Two other fatty acids are named after goats: caprylic acid and capric acid.
Along with Hexanoic acid, they account for 15% of the fat in goat's milk. Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils.
While generally more abundant in animals, Hexanoic acid is found in all organisms ranging from bacteria to plants to animals.
Hexanoic acid is one of the chemicals that gives the decomposing fleshy seed coat of the ginkgo fruit its characteristic unpleasant odor.
Hexanoic acid is also one of the components of vanilla and cheese.
Industrially, the primary use of Hexanoic acid is in the manufacture of its esters for use as artificial flavors and in the manufacture of hexyl derivatives, such as hexylphenols.
Hexanoic acid is a carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids donate hydrogen ions if a base is present to accept them.
Hexanoic acids react in this way with all bases, both organic (for example, the amines) and inorganic.
Their reactions with bases, called "neutralizations", are accompanied by the evolution of substantial amounts of heat.
Neutralization between an acid and a base produces water plus a salt.
Hexanoic acids with six or fewer carbon atoms are freely or moderately soluble in water; those with more than six carbons are slightly soluble in water.
Soluble Hexanoic acid dissociate to an extent in water to yield hydrogen ions.
The pH of solutions of carboxylic acids is therefore less than 7.0.
Many insoluble carboxylic acids react rapidly with aqueous solutions containing a chemical base and dissolve as the neutralization generates a soluble salt.
Hexanoic acids in aqueous solution and liquid or molten carboxylic acids can react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt.
Such reactions occur in principle for solid carboxylic acids as well, but are slow if the solid acid remains dry.
Even "insoluble" carboxylic acids may absorb enough water from the air and dissolve sufficiently in Hexanoic acid to corrode or dissolve iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers.
Hexanoic acids, like other acids, react with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide.
The reaction is slower for dry, solid carboxylic acids.
Insoluble carboxylic acids react with solutions of cyanides to cause the release of gaseous hydrogen cyanide.
Flammable and/or toxic gases and heat are generated by the reaction of carboxylic acids with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates,isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides.
Hexanoic acids, especially in aqueous solution, also react with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates (to give H2S and SO3), dithionites (SO2), to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat.
Their reaction with carbonates and bicarbonatesgenerates a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but still heat.
Like other organic compounds, carboxylic acids can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents.
These reactions generate heat.
A wide variety of products is possible.
Like other acids, carboxylic acids may initiate polymerization reactions; like other acids, they often catalyze(increase the rate of) chemical reactions.
This compound reacts with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Hexanoic acid, a short-chain saturated fatty acid that can be created by the metabolic activity of yeasts.
Hexanoic acid is one of three fatty acids named in relation to Capra, the genus of goats; the others are caprylic and capric acids.
The names are derived from the high amounts of these fatty acids found in goat's milk, which give the milk Hexanoic acid's characteristic odor and flavor.
Hexanoic acid gives a normal flavor in goat's milk, but Hexanoic acid is usually not desirable in beer.
In beer Hexanoic acid has a pungent, sweaty, cheesy aroma.
Hexanoic acid is excreted by yeast during extended lagering at warm temperatures and high yeast cell counts.
The condition of the yeast also influences fatty acid excretion and beers fermented warm under pressure show increased concentrations of these fatty acids (and corresponding esters) during lagering.
Normal amounts of Hexanoic acid are in the 1-2 ppm range, whereas increased amounts can have negative effects on both foam and taste.
To avoid these effects, brewers often remove yeast as soon as feasible after fermentation.
Where time is an issue, a entrifuge is sometimes used between fermentation and lagering tanks, although in this case the process is usually calibrated to leave some yeast behind to assist in maturation.
Hexanoic acid is a major feature of lambic aromatics and beers intentionally inoculated with Brettanomyces cultures will often show distinctly funky characteristics.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid with the molecular formula C6H12O2 and the alternative name "hexanoic acid."
Hexanoic acid is derived from hexane and can appear as either a white solid or a yellowish oily liquid.
Hexanoic acid can be extracted from a variety of oils and animal fats.
This acid is slightly soluble in water.
Because Hexanoic acid melts at just -3 degrees Celsius, Hexanoic acid exists as a liquid in most moderate temperatures and boils at over 300 degrees Celsius.
Hexanoic acid is one of many oleochemicals and ingredients that Acme-Hardesty offers for businesses in the chemical manufacturing industry.
In industrial environments, Hexanoic acid is most often used as a flavoring agent and a surfactant.
Hexanoic acid is a crucial ingredient in many different additives, chemicals and products due to its versatile nature.
Manufacturers of pharmaceutical products, resins and more can benefit from using Hexanoic acid.
Hexanoic acid can be used in labs and chemical manufacturing facilities to develop ingredients and additives for all types of industrial applications.
Hexanoic acid may act as a component in many greases, coatings and other similar products because of its oily consistency.
Hexanoic acid belongs to a kind of saturated medium-chain fatty acid derived from hexane with an unpleasant odor.
Hexanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid naturally existing in various plant and animal fats and oils.
One of Hexanoic acids major applications is for the manufacturing of its esters for being artificial flavors.
Hexanoic acid is also important for the manufacturing of hexyl derivatives such as hexylphenols.
Hexanoic acid belongs to medium chain triglycerides (MCT) that are widely used as a nutrition supplement that added to foods, drugs and cosmetics.
Hexanoic acid, is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the general formula C5H11COOH.
Hexanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid with an odor.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils, and is one of the chemicals that give the decomposing fleshy seed coat of the ginkgo its characteristic unpleasant odor.
The primary use of Hexanoic acid is in the manufacture of its esters for artificial flavors, and in the manufacture of hexyl derivatives, such as hexylphenols.
The salts and esters of this acid are known as hexanoates or caproates.
Two other acids are named after goats: caprylic and capric.
Along with Hexanoic acid, these total 15% in goat milk fat.
Hexanoic acids are not only used for the formation of esters, but also commonly used "neat" in: butter, milk, cream, strawberry, bread, beer, nut, and other flavors.
Hexanoic acid has an unpleasant odor reminiscent of copra oil and it exhibits an acrid taste.
Hexanoic acid may be prepared by fractionation of the volatile fatty acids of coconut oil.
Hexanoic acid has a sickening, sweaty, rancid, sour, sharp, pungent, cheesy, fatty, unpleasant odor reminiscent of copra oil.
Hexanoic acid exhibits an acrid taste.
Hexanoic acid is oily, colorless or slightly yellow, and liquid at room temperature.
Soluble in alcohol and ether; slightly soluble in water. Hexanoic acid is derived from the crude fermentation of butyric acid; or by fractional distillation of natural fatty acids. Used in various flavorings; manufacture of rubber chemicals; varnish dryers; resins; pharmaceuticals.
Hexanoic acid is used to prepare esters by reacting with alcohols, which finds application in artificial flavors.
Hexanoic acid is also involved in the production of hexylphenols, hexanoates and caproates.
Hexanoic acid is used as non-viral gene carrier as well as to protect tomato plants from Botrytis cinerea.
A white crystalline solid or colorless to light yellow solution with an unpleasant odor.
Insoluble to slightly soluble in water and less dense than water.
Contact may severely irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Used to make perfumes.
Hexanoic acid is a carboxylic acid.
Hexanoic acids donate hydrogen ions if a base is present to accept them.
Hexanoic acids react in this way with all bases, both organic (for example, the amines) and inorganic.
Their reactions with bases, called "neutralizations", are accompanied by the evolution of substantial amounts of heat.
Neutralization between an acid and a base produces water plus a salt. Carboxylic acids with six or fewer carbon atoms are freely or moderately soluble in water; those with more than six carbons are slightly soluble in water.
Soluble Hexanoic acid dissociate to an extent in water to yield hydrogen ions.
The pH of solutions of carboxylic acids is therefore less than 7.0.
Many insoluble carboxylic acids react rapidly with aqueous solutions containing a chemical base and dissolve as the neutralization generates a soluble salt.
Hexanoic acids in aqueous solution and liquid or molten carboxylic acids can react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt.
Such reactions occur in principle for solid carboxylic acids as well, but are slow if the solid acid remains dry.
Even "insoluble" Hexanoic acids may absorb enough water from the air and dissolve sufficiently in Hexanoic acid to corrode or dissolve iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers.
Hexanoic acids, like other acids, react with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide.
The reaction is slower for dry, solid carboxylic acids.
Insoluble Hexanoic acids react with solutions of cyanides to cause the release of gaseous hydrogen cyanide.
Flammable and/or toxic gases and heat are generated by the reaction of carboxylic acids with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides.
Hexanoic acids, especially in aqueous solution, also react with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates, dithionites (SO2), to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat.
Their reaction with Hexanoic acids and bicarbonates generates a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but still heat.
Like other organic compounds, Hexanoic acids can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents.
These reactions generate heat.
Like other acids, Hexanoic acids may initiate polymerization reactions; like other acids, they often catalyze (increase the rate of) chemical reactions.
Hexanoic acid reacts with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Applications of Hexanoic acid:
To prepare polyethylene glycol derived nanomicelles as a non-viral gene carrier.
As a starting material to synthesize an amino acid L-norleucine.
As a reactant to prepare 4-methoxy phenyl hexyl ketone through Friedel−Crafts acylation of anisole using Hβ zeolite-based catalyst.
As a template in the preparation of highly conducting thin polypyrrole coated alumina composite particles.
Hexanoic acid (6 carbon atoms), from the Latin word caper, meaning goat, was first isolated from butter by Chevreul M.E. in 1816.
Hexanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid (no double bond so in shorthand 6:0) member of the sub-group called short chain fatty acids (SCFA), up to 6 carbon atoms.
Hexanoic acid is a versatile compound with a range of applications across various industries.
In the chemical and industrial sectors, Hexanoic acid is widely used as a building block in organic synthesis, where it helps produce esters for flavorings, fragrances, and plasticizers.
Hexanoic acid's distinct odor and taste make it valuable in the production of dairy flavorings and in the formulation of perfumes and cosmetics.
Additionally, Hexanoic acid finds use in the manufacturing of detergents and soaps, acting as a surfactant.
In the pharmaceutical industry, Hexanoic acid serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and in biological research related to fatty acid metabolism.
Hexanoic acid's applications extend to the agricultural sector, where it is sometimes used in the formulation of pesticides and herbicides.
Despite its primary use in industrial and chemical processes, Hexanoic acid also appears in food additives and animal feed, where it contributes to flavor enhancement and feed palatability.
Uses of Hexanoic acid:
Hexanoic acid is oily, colorless or slightly yellow, and liquid at room temperature.
Hexanoic acid is derived from the crude fermentation of butyric acid; or by fractional distillation of natural fatty acids.
Hexanoic acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a 6-carbon backbone.
Hexanoic acid is found naturally in various plant and animal fats and oils.
Hexanoic acid is one of many oleochemicals and ingredients that Acme-Hardesty offers for businesses in the chemical manufacturing industry.
In industrial environments, Hexanoic acid is most often used as a flavoring agent and a surfactant.
Hexanoic acid, a short-chain saturated fatty acid that can be created by the metabolic activity of yeasts.
Hexanoic acid is one of three fatty acids named in relation to Capra, the genus of goats; the others are caprylic and capric acids.
The names are derived from the high amounts of these fatty acids found in goat’s milk, which give the milk Hexanoic acid's characteristic odor and flavor.
Hexanoic acid gives a normal flavor in goat’s milk, but it is usually not desirable in beer.
In beer Hexanoic acid has a pungent, sweaty, cheesy aroma.
Hexanoic acid is excreted by yeast during extended lagering at warm temperatures and high yeast cell counts.
The condition of the yeast also influences fatty acid excretion and beers fermented warm under pressure show increased concentrations of these fatty acids (and corresponding esters) during lagering.
Normal amounts of Hexanoic acid is in the 1–2 ppm range, whereas increased amounts can have negative effects on both foam and taste.
To avoid these effects, brewers often remove yeast as soon as feasible after fermentation.
Where time is an issue, a centrifuge is sometimes used between fermentation and lagering tanks, although in this case the process is usually calibrated to leave some yeast behind to assist in maturation.
“Wild” Brettanomyces yeast strains tend to produce Hexanoic acid in large amounts, and although this creates flavors unsuitable for most beer styles, some brewers may desire Hexanoic acid as a complexing agent.
Hexanoic acid is a major feature of lambic aromatics and beers intentionally inoculated with Brettanomyces cultures will often show distinctly “funky” characteristics.
Hexanoic acid is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the general formula C5H11COOH.
Hexanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid with an odor reminiscent of goats or other barnyard animals.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils, and is one of the chemicals that gives the decomposing fleshy seed coat of the ginkgo Hexanoic acid's characteristic unpleasant odor
Hexanoic acid is used to make esters for artificial flavors, hexyl derivatives, rubber chemicals, varnish driers, resins, and pharmaceuticals.
Hexanoic acid is also used in analytical chemistry and insect attractants.
Hexanoic acid is used to make perfumes.
Hexanoic acid, which is a six-carbon saturated fatty acid, currently is considered a valuable industrial commodity and has twice the value of ethanol per carbon atom.
Hexanoic acid can be produced by chain elongation from ethanol and acetic acid and it has been used in several industrial applications such as the food industry, medicine, and chemical industry.
The chain elongation process with ethanol was used to evaluate the production of Hexanoic acid in anaerobic granular and flocculent sludge, as well as goat ruminal liquid under different culturing conditions.
Three different concentrations of substrate, namely 100/25, 200/50, and 400/100 mM of ethanol and mM acetic acid, respectively, were tested at two different pH levels of 5.5 and 7.0.
A n-Hexanoic acid concentration of ~ 3 g/L was obtained with the granular sludge as an inoculum at a pH of 5.5; however, the highest concentrations of ~ 4.5 g/L and 4.9 g/L was obtained with granular sludge and ruminal liquid at a pH 7.0, respectively.
Therefore, showed some inhibition of undissociated Hexanoic acid at the lower pH value and an in-line extraction of Hexanoic acid must be coupled to avoid such inhibition.
Hexanoic acid is the common name for hexanoic acid.
Hexanoic acid is the compound responsible for ginkgo's characteristic unpleasant odor.
In beverages, excessive concentrations of Hexanoic acid will cause pungent aromas of sweat or cheese.
The acid can be excreted by yeast during extended lagering times and or warm temperature and high pressure fermentations.
In most beverages Hexanoic acid is considered a fault, but in lambics and beverages intentionally innoculated with Brettanomyces, this funkiness is desireabl
Food sources:
Hexanoic acid occurs as glycerol ester in animal fats like those present in butter, cheddar and other cheeses and in coconut oil.
The unpleasant odor reminiscent of goats is due to Hexanoic acid's free hence also his name.
End-use applications for C-670* include synthetic lubricants base stock, refrigeration lubricants, fire resistant hydraulic fluids, tailored fats, alkyl chlorides for agricultural products, phosphate ore floatation, amides for agricultural products, production of plasticizer alcohols, corrosion inhibitors for antifreeze, perfumes, antiseptics, and fungicides.
Hexanoic acid is sometimes known is naturally occurring oily liquid that is primarily found in animal fats and oils that is predominantly used in the production of high quality pharmaceutical products.
In short, Hexanoic acid is a sister product to the legendary N-Butyric Acid but although it undoubtedly boasts and equally distinctive aroma - and is certainly comparable carp catching capabilities - Hexanoic acid is not quite as evil on the nose.
Hexanoic acid is obtained from fractionation of a lauric-type oil.
The product obtained has a melting point of about -3 ° C.
Hexanoic acid is a clear liquid at room temperature, transparent and with a characteristic pungent odour.
Amines, esters, fatty alcohols, peroxides, fragrances, flavors, surface finishing, lubricants, metal soaps, cosmetics, animal feed, chemical, paper, plastics, detergents, chemicals, resins and coatings.
Hexanoic acid is A colorless, oily liquid, Hexanoic acid from Acme-Hardesty Co. has a cheesy, fatty, waxy odor and has applications in butter, milk, cream, strawberry, bread, beer, nut and other flavors.
Naturally found in palm kernel and coconut oil, the company sources Hexanoic acid from Malaysia and Indonesia.
Hexanoic acid is an oily, colorless or yellow liquid, C6H12O2, with an odor like limburger cheese, usually obtained from fatty animal tissue or coconut oil, or synthesized: used chiefly in the manufacture of flavoring agents.
Hexanoic acid, also known as hexanoate or hexylic acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain fatty acids.
These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 4 and 12 carbon atoms.
Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on Hexanoic acid.
Hexanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid smelling of cheese.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils.
Hexanoic acid is a medium chain triglycerides (MCT).
MCTs are widely used for parenteral nutrition in individuals requiring supplemental nutrition and are being more widely used in foods, drugs and cosmetics; they are essentially non-toxic.
Hexanoic acid is safe for human dietary consumption up to levels of 1g/kg.
Hexanoic acid is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the molecular formula C5H11COOH.
Hexanoic acid is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats or other barnyard animals.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils, and is one of the chemicals that give the decomposing fleshy seed coat of the ginkgo its characteristic unpleasant odor.
Hexanoic acid is also one of the components of vanilla.
The primary use of Hexanoic acid is in the manufacture of its esters for artificial flavors, and in the manufacture of hexyl derivatives, such as hexylphenols.
The salts and esters of this acid are known as hexanoates or caproates.
Two other acids are named after goats: caprylic (C8) and capric (C10).
Along with Hexanoic acid, these total 15% in goat milk fat.
Caproic, caprylic, and capric acids (capric is a crystal- or wax-like substance, whereas the other two are mobile liquids) are not only used for the formation of esters, but also commonly used "neat" in: butter, milk, cream, strawberry, bread, beer, nut, and other flavors.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid with the molecular formula C6H12O2 and the alternative name "hexanoic acid."
Hexanoic acid is derived from hexane and can appear as either a white solid or a yellowish oily liquid.
Hexanoic acid can be extracted from a variety of oils and animal fats.
This acid is slightly soluble in water.
Because Hexanoic acid melts at just -3 degrees Celsius, it exists as a liquid in most moderate temperatures and boils at over 300 degrees Celsius.
Consumer Uses:
Hexanoic acid is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics and personal care products, washing & cleaning products, air care products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), plant protection products, polishes and waxes and pharmaceuticals.
Other release to the environment of Hexanoic acid is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.
Widespread uses by professional workers:
Hexanoic acid is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, polishes and waxes, pH regulators and water treatment products, laboratory chemicals, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), plant protection products, perfumes and fragrances and cosmetics and personal care products.
Hexanoic acid is used in the following areas: agriculture, forestry and fishing, formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
Hexanoic acid is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, food products, textile, leather or fur and machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of Hexanoic acid can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites.
Other release to the environment of Hexanoic acid is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.
Uses at industrial sites:
Hexanoic acid is used in the following products: leather treatment products, washing & cleaning products, polymers, textile treatment products and dyes, pH regulators and water treatment products and lubricants and greases.
Hexanoic acid is used in the following areas: agriculture, forestry and fishing, formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
Hexanoic acid is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, food products, textile, leather or fur and machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of Hexanoic acid can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles and as processing aid.
Use and Manufacturing:
Household & Commercial/Institutional Products
Auto Products
Inside the Home
Landscaping/Yard
Industry Uses:
Intermediates
Lubricants and lubricant additives
Processing aids, not otherwise listed
Consumer Uses:
Adhesives and sealants
Air care products
Building/construction materials not covered elsewhere
Lubricants and greases
Paints and coatings
Plastic and rubber products not covered elsewhere
Benefits of Hexanoic acid:
Versatility in Applications:
Hexanoic acid is widely used in diverse industries, from food flavoring and fragrances to pharmaceuticals and agriculture, making it a highly adaptable compound.
Natural Occurrence:
Found in both plant and animal sources, including dairy products and fermented foods, Hexanoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid, enhancing its use in food and flavor industries.
Low Toxicity:
Hexanoic acid has relatively low toxicity, making it safer to handle in many industrial and commercial applications.
Chemical Building Block:
Hexanoic acid serves as an important intermediate in organic synthesis, enabling the production of esters, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals.
Contributes to Food and Feed Flavor:
Hexanoic acid's distinct odor and flavor properties make it an effective additive for enhancing flavors in food products and improving animal feed palatability.
Features of Hexanoic acid:
Distinct Odor and Taste:
Hexanoic acid has a pungent, characteristic odor and taste, often described as rancid or like dairy, which is valuable in flavoring and fragrance applications.
Colorless to Pale Yellow Liquid:
Hexanoic acid's clear, liquid form allows for easy integration into industrial processes, especially as a solvent or reagent.
Chemical Formula C6H12O2:
A short-chain fatty acid with a simple structure, enabling Hexanoic acid's use in various chemical reactions and processes.
Moderate Boiling Point (205°C):
Hexanoic acid's relatively moderate boiling point makes it suitable for various applications without needing extreme conditions for processing.
Solubility in Organic Solvents:
Hexanoic acid is soluble in most organic solvents like ethanol and ether, making it versatile for use in chemical formulations.
Chemical Properties of Hexanoic acid:
Hexanoic acid has an unpleasant odor reminiscent of copra oil and it exhibits an acrid taste.
Hexanoic acid may be prepared by fractionation of the volatile fatty acids of coconut oil.
Hexanoic acid has a sickening, sweaty, rancid, sour, sharp, pungent, cheesy, fatty, unpleasant odor reminiscent of copra oil.
Hexanoic acid exhibits an acrid taste.
General Manufacturing Information of Hexanoic acid:
Industry Processing Sectors:
Adhesive manufacturing
All other basic organic chemical manufacturing
Construction
Paint and coating manufacturing
Petroleum lubricating oil and grease manufacturing
Plastic material and resin manufacturing
Plastics product manufacturing
Transportation equipment manufacturing
Occurence of Hexanoic acid:
Hexanoic acid occurs naturally in a variety of sources.
Here are some notable occurrences:
Natural Sources:
Animal Fats:
Hexanoic acid is found in the fats of various animals, including dairy products like cheese and butter, where it contributes to their characteristic flavors.
Plant Oils:
Hexanoic acid can also be present in certain plant oils and fruits, though in smaller amounts compared to animal fats.
Fermented Products:
Hexanoic acid is a by-product of the fermentation process in various fermented foods and beverages.
Biological Context:
Human Metabolism:
Hexanoic acid is produced in the human body as a metabolite, where it is involved in fatty acid metabolism.
Microbial Production:
Hexanoic acid can be produced by certain bacteria through fermentation processes, particularly in the digestive tracts of animals.
Industrial Context:
Chemical Manufacturing:
While not naturally abundant, Hexanoic acid is synthetically produced for use in various industrial applications, such as in the production of esters for flavorings and fragrances.
Handling and Storage of Hexanoic acid:
Handling:
Use in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhaling vapors.
Wear protective gloves, safety goggles, and appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin and eye contact.
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling Hexanoic acid.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
Keep the container tightly closed to avoid moisture absorption and contamination.
Store away from strong bases, oxidizers, and sources of ignition.
Stability and Reactivity of Hexanoic acid:
Stability:
Hexanoic acid is generally stable under recommended storage conditions.
Reactivity:
Reacts with strong oxidizers and strong bases, potentially leading to hazardous reactions.
Hexanoic acid is flammable and may produce hazardous combustion products such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
First Aid Measures of Hexanoic acid:
Inhalation:
Move the person to fresh air immediately.
If breathing is difficult, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Wash the affected area with plenty of soap and water.
If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact:
Rinse the eyes with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical advice if irritation continues.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional.
Seek medical help immediately.
Firefighting Measures of Hexanoic acid:
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide to extinguish a fire involving Hexanoic acid.
Specific Hazards:
Combustion of Hexanoic acid may release carbon oxides (CO and CO2).
Protective Equipment for Firefighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear.
Accidental Release Measures of Hexanoic acid:
Personal Precautions:
Evacuate unnecessary personnel from the area.
Ensure proper ventilation and wear protective equipment such as gloves and goggles.
Environmental Precautions:
Prevent entry into drains, watercourses, or soil.
Inform appropriate authorities if the substance has entered the environment.
Clean-Up Procedures:
Contain the spill using inert absorbent materials such as sand or vermiculite.
Collect the absorbed material and dispose of Hexanoic acid in accordance with local regulations.
Exposure Controls / Personal Protective Equipment of Hexanoic acid:
Engineering Controls:
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in enclosed spaces.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection:
If ventilation is inadequate, use a suitable respirator.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clothing resistant to chemical penetration.
Eye Protection:
Safety goggles or face shields to protect from splashes.
Exposure Limits:
While specific occupational exposure limits may not be established for Hexanoic acid, general guidelines for organic acids should be followed.
Identifiers of Hexanoic acid:
IUPAC Name: Hexanoic acid
Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
CAS Number: 142-62-1
Synonyms: Hexanoic acid, n-Hexanoic acid
SMILES Notation: CCCCC(=O)O
InChI Key: ZJZXJBPYRGQJGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Number: 142-62-1
Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
Molecular Weight: 116.16
EINECS Number: 205-550-7
Molecular Weight: sesiones in 116.16 g/mol
EINECS Number: 205-542-4
RTECS Number: GF2100000
Beilstein Reference: 1743468
PubChem CID: 6585
ChemSpider ID: 6324
UN Number: 1224 (for transport purposes)
Properties of Hexanoic acid:
Melting point: -4 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 202-203 °C (lit.)
Density: 0.927 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density: 4 (vs air)
vapor pressure: 0.18 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index: n20/D 1.4161(lit.)
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Flash point: 220 °F
storage temp.: Store below +30°C.
solubility: water: slightly soluble1.082g/100g(lit.)
pka: 4.85(at 25℃)
form: Liquid
Specific Gravity: 0.929 (20/4℃)
color: Clear colorless to light yellow
PH: 3.95(1 mM solution);3.43(10 mM solution);2.93(100 mM solution);
Odor: at 10.00 % in propylene glycol. sour fatty sweat cheese
Odor Type: fatty
Odor Threshold: 0.0006ppm
Water Solubility: 1.1 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Merck: 14,1759
JECFA Number: 93
BRN: 773837
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with bases, reducing agents and oxidizing agents. Flammable.
InChIKey: FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP: 1.92 at 25℃
Quality Level: 400
biological source: palm oil
agency: follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
vapor pressure: 15 mmHg ( 160 °C)
assay: ≥99.5%
bp: 268-270 °C
mp: 27-32 °C
density: 0.893 g/mL at 25 °C
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Strong, pungent odor, often described as rancid or like sweaty feet
Molecular Weight: 116.16 g/mol
Boiling Point: 205°C (401°F)
Melting Point: -2°C (28°F)
Density: 0.93 g/cm³
Solubility:
Water: Miscible with water
Organic Solvents: Soluble in most organic solvents, such as alcohols, ethers, and hydrocarbons
Specifications of Hexanoic acid:
Assay (Purity): ≥ 99% (typically for high-purity applications)
Acidity (as % of Hexanoic acid): 95-100%
Water Content: ≤ 0.5% (by Karl Fischer titration)
Hexanol (as an impurity): ≤ 0.5%
Other Carboxylic Acids (e.g., butyric acid): ≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals: Typically ≤ 10 ppm
Chloride Content: ≤ 0.1%
