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
- 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.
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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