6-Hydroxycaproic acid, 95%

Catalog No.	Quantity	Packaging
AC342240010	1 g	Glass bottle
AC342240050	5 g	Glass bottle
AC342240250	25 g	Glass bottle

Catalog No. AC342240010 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. 342240010

Description

CAS: 1191-25-9 | C₆H₁₂O₃ | 132.16 g/mol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1191-25-9
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 132.16
• 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

• CAS Min %: 94.0
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: 38.0°C to 40.0°C
• Color: White
• Density: 0.9810g/mL
• Boiling Point: 113.0°C to 116.0°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 94% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.44
• Linear Formula: OH(CH₂)₅COOH
• Quantity: 1 g
• Specific Gravity: 0.981
• Formula Weight: 132.16
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Physical Form: Low Melting Crystalline Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: 6-Hydroxycaproic acid, 95%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only