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Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)4COOH
CAS Number: 142-62-1
Molecular Weight: 116.16
Beilstein: 773837
EC Number: 205-550-7
MDL number: MFCD00004421
PubChem Substance ID: 24849370
APPLICATIONS
To prepare polyethylene glycol derived nanomicelles as a non-viral gene carrier, Hexanoic acid can be used.
Hexanoic acid can be used As a starting material to synthesize an amino acid L-norleucine.
Moreover, Hexanoic acid can be used As a reactant to prepare 4-methoxy phenyl hexyl ketone through Friedel−Crafts acylation of anisole using Hβ zeolite-based catalyst.
Hexanoic acid can be used As a template in the preparation of highly conducting thin polypyrrole coated alumina composite particles.
Hexanoic acid is Used to make perfumes.
Hexanoic Acid, is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats.
Esters of Hexanoic Acid can be used as artificial flavors.
Hexanoic Acid is also one of the components of vanilla.
Hexanoic acid is widely used to make perfumes.
Hexanoic acid is an emerging platform chemical with diverse applications.
Recently, a novel biorefinery process, that is, chain elongation, was developed to convert mixed organic waste and ethanol into renewable Hexanoic acids.
In the coming years, this process may become commercialized, and continuing to improve on the basis of numerous ongoing technological and microbiological studies.
Hexanoic acid is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, adhesives and sealants, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints, air care products, polishes and waxes, cosmetics and personal care products and plant protection products.
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.
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.
DESCRIPTION
Caproic acid, also known as 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 (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 is a resistance priming inducer that protects tomato plants from Botrytis cinerea.
Hexanoic acid is a C6, straight-chain saturated fatty acid.
Hexanoic acid has a role as a human metabolite and a plant metabolite.
Also, 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.
Additionally, Hexanoic acid is found naturally in various plant and animal fats and oils.
Hexanoic acid is a natural product found in Staphisagria macrosperma, Fuscopostia leucomallella, and other organisms with data available.
Hexanoic acid appears as a white crystalline solid or colorless to light yellow solution with an unpleasant odor.
Hexanoic acid is Insoluble to slightly soluble in water and less dense than water.
Contact with Hexanoic acid may severely irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Also, Hexanoic acid May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
Hexanoic acid is Used to make perfumes.
Hexanoic acid (HA) is a short-chain monocarboxylic acid present in strawberry (Fragaria vesca L.) and arbutus (Arbutus unedo L.), which has been described to induce plant disease resistance mainly through priming of host-defense responses.
After being used as a soil drench, Hexanoic acid is absorbed and accumulated in the roots, and not translocated to other parts of the plants.
Recent studies showed that the application of Hexanoic acid in tomato (Solanum lycopersiccum L.) plants induced specific changes that were able to affect the expression of Pseudomonas syringae virulence genes, highlighting for the first time that the application of elicitors not only activated host-defense reactions but also might alter the pathogen virulence.
Hexanoic acid has been also reported to provide important resistance levels in citrus to Alternaria alternata when applied as a soil drench.
Hexanoic acid (Hx) is a short natural monocarboxylic acid present in some fruits and plants.
Previous studies reported that soil drench application of this acid induces effective resistance in tomato plants against Botrytis cinerea and Pseudomonas syringae and in citrus against Alternaria alternata and Xanthomonas citri.
Hexanoic acid formula, also named as Caproic acid formula or Butylacetic acid formula.
Hexanoic acid is a fatty acid which is found naturally in many animal fats and oils.
The molecular or chemical formula of Hexanoic acid is C6H12O2.
In its solid form, Hexanoic acid is crystalline white in colour.
In its aqueous form, Hexanoic acid appears as a colourless – light yellow solution and has an unpleasant smell.
Hexanoic acid does not dissolve in water or slightly dissolves in water.
Hexanoic acid is less dense when compared to water.
Hexanoic acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty which has a 6-carbon backbone.
Moreover, Hexanoic acid is a straight-chain fatty acid.
Hexanoic acid functions as a plant metabolite and human metabolite.
Hexanoic acid is Present in apple, wine grapes, butter, licorice and cheeses, e.g. blue cheeses, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, feta cheese, gruyere de comte cheese, etcand is) also present in a few essential oils and fruital aromas.
Hexanoic acid is Secondary product of butyric acid fermentation.
Flavouring ingredient of Hexanoic acid (common name caproic 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 its characteristic unpleasant odor.
Hexanoic acid is found in many foods, some of which are tapioca pearl, meat bouillon, pecan nut, and oval-leaf huckleberry.
Caproic acid, also known as hexanoic acid or C6:0, 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.
Its 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 (common name caproic acid), is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the general formula C5H11COOH.
And, 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 its characteristic unpleasant odor.
REACTIVITY PROFILE
Hexanoic acid is a carboxylic acid.
Carboxylic acids donate hydrogen ions if a base is present to accept them.
They 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 carboxylic 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.
Carboxylic 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 it to corrode or dissolve iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers.
Carboxylic 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.
Carboxylic 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 bicarbonates generates 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.
PROPERTIES
Chemical formula: C6H12O2
Molar mass: 116.160 g·mol−1
Appearance: Oily liquid
Odor: goat-like
Density: 0.929 g/cm3
Melting point: −3.4 °C
Boiling point: 205.8 °C
Solubility in water: 1.082 g/100 mL
Solubility: soluble in ethanol, ether
Acidity (pKa): 4.88
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): -78.55·10−6 cm3/mol
Refractive index (nD): 1.4170
Viscosity: 3.1 mP
SYNONYMS
HEXANOIC ACID
Caproic acid
142-62-1
n-Hexanoic acid
Capronic acid
bismuth(III)hexanoate
calcium hexanoate
calcium N-hexanoate
caproate
caproic acid
caproic acid sodium salt
capronic Acid
Caproic acid;
n-Caproic acid;
n-Hexanoic acid;
n-Hexoic acid;
n-Hexylic acid;
Butylacetic acid;
Capronic acid;
Hexoic acid;
Pentiformic acid;
Pentylformic acid;
1-Pentanecarboxylic acid;
CH3(CH2)4COOH;
Pentane-1-carboxylic acid;
1-Hexanoic acid;
Hexacid 698;
Kyselina kapronova;
Pentanecarboxylic acid;
NSC 8266
Carboxylic acids, C5-9
MFCD00004421
NCIOpen2_005355
hexanoic acid (caproic acid)
C6:0
CHEMBL14184
CH3-[CH2]4-COOH
1F8SN134MX
CHEBI:30776
NSC8266
butylacetate
capronate
hexylate
pentylformate
n-caproate
n-hexoate
