1-Hexanoic Acid

• CAT Number: R022165
• CAS Number: 142-62-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Pentanecarboxylic Acid; Butylacetic Acid; Caproic Acid; Capronic Acid; Hexoic Acid; Hexylic Acid; NSC 35598; NSC 8266; Pentylformic Acid; n-Caproic Acid; n-Hexanoic Acid; n-Hexoic Acid; n-Hexylic Acid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: hexanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCC(=O)O

1-Hexanoic acid(CAT: R022165), also known as caproic acid (C₆H₁₂O₂), is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a distinctive pungent odor. Naturally found in animal fats, dairy products, and certain plant oils, it is used as a flavoring agent, fragrance component, and chemical intermediate. In industry, it serves in the synthesis of esters for perfumes, lubricants, and plasticizers, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals and food additives. Biologically, 1-hexanoic acid is involved in metabolic pathways and can influence microbial growth, making it relevant in fermentation processes.