Hexanoic anhydride, 98%

Description

CAS: 2051-49-2 | C12H22O3 | 214.305 g/mol

It is used as a reactant in the synthesis of acremomannolipin A. It is used in green synthesis of esters of acyclovir (acyclovir prodrugs), in the preparation of hexanoyl-modified chitosan nanoparticles, chitosan-based polymeric surfactants via N-acylation of chitosans.

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Applications
It is used as a reactant in the synthesis of acremomannolipin A. It is used in green synthesis of esters of acyclovir (acyclovir prodrugs), in the preparation of hexanoyl-modified chitosan nanoparticles, chitosan-based polymeric surfactants via N-acylation of chitosans.

Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Store away from oxidizing agents, bases, water/ moisture.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2051-49-2
• Molecular Formula: C12H22O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 214.305
• MDL Number: MFCD00009509
• InChI Key: PKHMTIRCAFTBDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hexanoic anhydride, caproic anhydride, hexanoic acid, anhydride, n-hexanoic anhydride, hexanoic acid, 1,1'-anhydride, unii-gg70y8ltby, n-caproic anhydride, caproic acid anhydride, capronic acid anhydride, n-hexanoic acid anhydride
• PubChem CID: 74918
• IUPAC Name: hexanoyl hexanoate
• SMILES: CCCCCC(=O)OC(=O)CCCCC

• Melting Point: -40°C
• Density: 0.928
• Boiling Point: 246°C to 248°C
• Flash Point: 128°C (262°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.429
• Linear Formula: [CH₃(CH₂)₄CO]₂O
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 1776561
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Hydrolyzes in water.
• Formula Weight: 214.31
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Hexanoic anhydride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	218-121-4
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only