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Hexanoic Acid

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Molecular structure for Hexanoic Acid

Chemical identity

English nameHexanoic Acid
English synonymsHEXANOIC ACID;Caproic acid;n-Hexanoic acid;n-Caproic acid;Capronic acid;1-Hexanoic acid
Chinese name己酸
Chinese synonymsNot provided
Chemical categoryOrganic Acids
CAS No.142-62-1
EINECS No.205-550-7
Molecular formulaC6H12O2
Molecular weight116.16
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

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Performance characteristics

XLogP3 1.9; hydrogen-bond donors 1; hydrogen-bond acceptors 2; TPSA 37.3 A^2; rotatable bonds 4

Application scenarios

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