3-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID Property

Melting point:

13 °C

Boiling point:

259.6±23.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.100±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere

solubility 

DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)

form 

Oil

pka

4.38±0.10(Predicted)

color 

Colourless

Stability:

Hygroscopic

LogP

-0.080 (est)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

3-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Used in a novel process for preparing β-hydroxy-fatty acids which are useful as base material for lipids A, LB films, cosmetics, liquid crystals etc.

Uses

3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid can be used in a novel process for preparing β-hydroxy-fatty acids which are useful as base material for lipids A, LB films, cosmetics, liquid crystals etc.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-hydroxyhexanoic acid is a 3-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-hydroxyhexanoate.