Caproic acid, 100 ml

This product is a solution of Caproic Acid, specifically n-Hexanoic acid, with a Molecular Weight of 116.16 g/mol. It falls under the category of Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids and is used as a building block for synthesis. Due to its toxic nature, it requires caution when handling, with safety measures including wearing protective gloves and safety goggles. The substance is heavier than air, sinking rather than rising when released into the atmosphere. It has a Melting Point of 27°F and boils between 396 to 397°F at standard pressure.

• CAS Number: 142-62-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• Exact Mass: 116.083729621
• Boiling Point: 396 to 397 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 27 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 4.01 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H311 (17.1%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]