2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid

Product Name: 2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid
CAS No.: 6064-63-7
Chemical Name: 2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxycapoic acid;Hydroxycaproic acid.;2-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID;DL-A-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID;DL-2-hydroxyhexanoic acid;Hexanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-;2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid 98%;DL-2-HYDROXYCAPROICACID,95+%;DL-α-Hydroxycaproic acid ,95%;DL-ALPHA-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID, 95
CBNumber: CB9501818
Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
Formula Weight: 132.16
MOL File: 6064-63-7.mol

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2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid Property

Melting point:: 60-62 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:: 277.83°C (rough estimate)
Density: 1.0160 (rough estimate)
refractive index: 1.4828 (estimate)
Flash point:: >230 °F
storage temp.: −20°C
solubility: Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form: Solid
pka: 3.86±0.21(Predicted)
color: White to Off-White
InChI: 1S/C6H12O3/c1-2-3-4-5(7)6(8)9/h5,7H,2-4H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
InChIKey: NYHNVHGFPZAZGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: CCCCC(O)C(O)=O

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Safety

WGK Germany: 3
Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids

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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.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

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

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich

Product number: 219800
Product name: 2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid
Purity: 98%
Packaging: 1g
Price: $161
Updated: 2025/07/31

TRC

Product number: H953813
Product name: 2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid
Packaging: 50mg
Price: $45
Updated: 2021/12/16

ChemScene

Product number: CS-M0542
Product name: 2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid
Purity: ≥98.0%
Packaging: 250mg
Price: $50
Updated: 2021/12/16

AK Scientific

Product number: 3592AH
Product name: DL-Alpha-Hydroxycaproicacid
Packaging: 100mg
Price: $77
Updated: 2021/12/16

ChemScene

Product number: CS-M0542
Product name: 2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid
Purity: ≥98.0%
Packaging: 1g
Price: $101
Updated: 2021/12/16

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2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

white powder

Uses

2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid was used in the synthesis of aliphatic copolyesters.

Definition

ChEBI: A hydroxy fatty acid that is caproic (hexanoic) acid substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2.

General Description

Solubility of 2-hydroxyhexanoic acid in supercritical CO₂ has been studied.

2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

DL-Norleucine Sodium nitrite Ethyl acetate Sulfuric acid

Preparation Products

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