Overview

IDCS-027b026bed64
CAS RN1191-25-9
Synonyms 6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid
1191-25-9
Hexanoic acid, 6-hydroxy-
epsilon-Hydroxycaproic acid
3Y3OX37NM8
CHEBI:17869
5-hydroxypentanecarboxylic acid
DTXSID00152316
RefChem:104785
DTXCID4074807 More…

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Identification

Molecular FormulaC6H12O3
Molecular Weight132.16 g/mol
CAS Number1191-25-9
IUPAC Name

6-hydroxyhexanoic acid

C(CCC(=O)O)CCO
InChI=1S/C6H12O3/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6(8)9/h7H,1-5H2,(H,8,9)

IWHLYPDWHHPVAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety & Regulations

⚠ Warning Handle according to recommended safety guidelines.
  • DangerH228 (14.3%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]
  • DangerH314 (14.3%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • WarningH315 (85.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • WarningH319 (85.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • WarningH335 (71.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Storage Conditions

Store at ambient temperature and humidity (2–8 °C).

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6-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid

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