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2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid

98%

Synonym(s):

DL-α-Hydroxycaproic acid

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1 g

Estimated to ship onNovember 05, 2026fromMILWAUKEE

$171.00

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
132.16
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
227-991-4
MDL number:
Assay:
98%

$171.00


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Quality Segment

assay

98%

mp

60-62 °C (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid, hydroxyl

SMILES string

CCCCC(O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O3/c1-2-3-4-5(7)6(8)9/h5,7H,2-4H2,1H3,(H,8,9)

InChI key

NYHNVHGFPZAZGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Solubility of 2-hydroxyhexanoic acid in supercritical CO2 has been studied.

Application

2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid was used in the synthesis of aliphatic copolyesters.

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Storage Class

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