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hexanoic acid

142-62-1 C6H12O2

About hexanoic acid

hexanoic acid (CAS 142-62-1) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H12O2 and a molecular weight of 116.16 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Properties

hexanoic acid molecular structure
CAS Number
142-62-1
Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Weight
116.16 g/mol
IUPAC Name
hexanoic acid
InChI Key
FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Also Known As

hexanoic acid is also known as Caproic acid, n-Hexanoic acid, n-Caproic acid, Capronic acid, 1-Hexanoic acid, Hexoic acid, among other names.

Caproic acid n-Hexanoic acid n-Caproic acid Capronic acid 1-Hexanoic acid Hexoic acid Butylacetic acid Pentylformic acid n-Hexylic acid n-Hexoic acid

Description

Hexanoic acid is a C6, straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a hexanoate.

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