Caproic Acid (Hexanoic acid)

CAS Number: 142-62-1

Molecular Formula: C6H12O2

Purity: Caproic Acid (Hexanoic acid) 98% purity

About Caproic Acid (Hexanoic acid)

Caproic acid (CAS 142-62-1) serves as a foundational building block in the North American flavor and fragrance sector, where a 98% aromachemicals purity grade is essential for synthesizing high-purity esters that replicate complex dairy and fruit profiles. Hexanoic acid is witnessing increased demand within United Stat...

Caproic Acid (Hexanoic acid) Specifications

CAS Number

142-62-1

Molecular Formula

C6H12O2

Molecular Weight

116.16 g/mol

IUPAC Name

hexanoic acid

PubChem CID

8892

HSN No

29159091

CAS Number

142-62-1

Molecular Formula

C6H12O2

Molecular Weight

116.16 g/mol

IUPAC Name

hexanoic acid

PubChem CID

8892

HSN No

29159091

Molecular Weight

116.16 g/mol

Purity

Caproic Acid (Hexanoic acid) 98% purity

Flavoring Agent

A critical organic compound used as a synthetic flavoring substance and adjuvant in the food and beverage industry to impart characteristic buttery, cheesy, and creamy flavor profiles

Fragrance Component

A versatile medium-chain fatty acid utilized in the formulation of perfumes, colognes, and cosmetics to add fruity and fatty aromatic notes

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

An important building block and precursor employed in the chemical synthesis of various medicinal compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and drug delivery systems

Organic Synthesis Building Block

A functionalized carboxylic acid used as a starting material for the production of esters, amides, and other specialty chemicals such as plasticizers and synthetic lubricants.