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2-Hydroxycaproic acid

CAS 6064-63-7C6H12O3MW 132.16

2-Hydroxycaproic acid (CAS 6064-63-7) — formula C6H12O3, molecular weight 132.16; category organic chemicals.

Product Description

2-Hydroxycaproic acid (CAS 6064-63-7) is a chemical raw material in the organic chemicals category. Its molecular formula C6H12O3 comprises 6 C, 12 H, 3 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 132.16. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 55 - 58 °C, LogP about 0.81. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.

Product Overview

CAS Number6064-63-7
Molecular FormulaC6H12O3
Molecular Weight132.16
Melting Point55 - 58 °C
LogP0.81
CategoryOrganic Chemicals

Technical Profile

What this product is

2-Hydroxycaproic acid is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 6064-63-7 and molecular formula C6H12O3 (molecular weight 132.16), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.

Identification

CAS number: 6064-63-7

Its molecular formula C6H12O3 comprises 6 C, 12 H, 3 O atoms.

Also known as: 2-Hydroxycaproic acid · Α-羥己酸

Category: organic chemicals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Hydroxycaproic acid?

The CAS registry number of 2-Hydroxycaproic acid is 6064-63-7.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxycaproic acid?

Molecular formula C6H12O3, molecular weight 132.16.

What other names is 2-Hydroxycaproic acid known by?

It is also registered under: 2-Hydroxycaproic acid, Α-羥己酸.

Which category does 2-Hydroxycaproic acid belong to?

Category: Organic Chemicals.

Packaging & documentation

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PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for 2-Hydroxycaproic acid (CAS 6064-63-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Number6064-63-7
PubChem CID99824
Molecular FormulaC6H12O3
IUPAC Name2-hydroxyhexanoic acid
UNII (FDA)L58MR7E927

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight132.16
XLogP31
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass132.078644241
Monoisotopic Mass132.078644241
Topological Polar Surface Area57.5
Heavy Atom Count9

Physicochemical values on record

Melting Point55 - 58 °C
LogP0.81

Synonyms and trade names

2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid; 2-hydroxycaproic acid; DL-2-Hydroxycaproic acid; DL-2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid; DL-alpha-Hydroxycaproic acid; Hexanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; L58MR7E927; EINECS 227-991-4; DL-.ALPHA.-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID; NSC-227903; CHEBI:86542; DTXSID90863686; NSC 227903; RefChem:473454; DTXCID10812272; (+-)-2-HYDROXYCAPROIC ACID

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.

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