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HEXOIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3(CH2)8COOH
formula, see observation
CH3-(CH2)4-CO2H
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)4COOH
formula, see observation
142-62-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of an oily, colorless or slightly yellow liquid, odor of limburger cheese, used in analytical chemistry, flavors, manufacture of rubber chemicals, varnish driers, resins and pharmaceuticals.

OBS

"hexanoic acid" is the legal label name for caproic acid.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3(CH2)8COOH or CH3-(CH2)4-CO2H or CH3(CH2)4COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3(CH2)8COOH
formula, see observation
CH3-(CH2)4-CO2H
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)4COOH
formula, see observation
142-62-1
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : CH3(CH2)8COOH ou CH3-(CH2)4-CO2H ou CH3(CH2)4COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3(CH2)8COOH
formula, see observation
CH3-(CH2)4-CO2H
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)4COOH
formula, see observation
142-62-1
CAS number
DEF

Líquido aceitoso incoloro o algo amarillo; olor a queso; soluble en alcohol y éter; insoluble en agua. Combustible; fuerte irritante.

OBS

Aparece en las grasas de la leche hasta en un 2%.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3(CH2)8COOH o CH3-(CH2)4-CO2H o CH3(CH2)4COOH

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