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6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid, 95%, may cont. variable amounts of dimer

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Description

CAS: 1191-25-9 | C6H12O3 | 132.159 g/mol

6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid acts as a useful reagent in synthetic chemistry. It is used as a precursor to prepare surface active monomers.

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Applications
6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid acts as a useful reagent in synthetic chemistry. It is used as a precursor to prepare surface active monomers.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1191-25-9
Molecular Formula C6H12O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 132.159
MDL Number MFCD00046560
InChI Key IWHLYPDWHHPVAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 6-hydroxycaproic acid, 6-hydroxyhexanoate, hexanoic acid, 6-hydroxy, 6-hydroxy caproic acid, 6-hydroxy-hexanoic acid, epsilon-hydroxycaproic acid, 5-carboxypentanol, unii-3y3ox37nm8, 6-hydroxycaproicacid,pract.,containslactone, 6-hydroxy-caproic acid
PubChem CID 14490
ChEBI CHEBI:17869
IUPAC Name 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid
SMILES C(CCC(=O)O)CCO

Specifications

Melting Point 38°C to 40°C
Density 1.08
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Linear Formula HO(CH2)5CO2H
Refractive Index 1.456
Quantity 1 g
Formula Weight 132.16
Percent Purity 95%
Assay may cont. variable amounts of dimer
Chemical Name or Material 6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid
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  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid
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