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2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid Structure

2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid

Chemical Properties

Melting point 60-62 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 277.83°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.0160 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.4828 (estimate)
Flash point >230 °F
storage temp.  −20°C
solubility  Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form  Solid
pka 3.86±0.21(Predicted)
color  White to Off-White
InChI 1S/C6H12O3/c1-2-3-4-5(7)6(8)9/h5,7H,2-4H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
InChIKey NYHNVHGFPZAZGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCC(O)C(O)=O

Safety Information

WGK Germany  3
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Usage And Synthesis

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