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

Safety

WGK Germany 

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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..…

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.