N-Caproic Acid
Cas No :
142-62-1
Synonyms :
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
116.16
Molecular Formula :
C6H12O2
Melting Point :
3 °C
Boiling Point :
204 - 205 °C
Solubility :
Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
Flash Point :
102 °C
Description :
N-Caproic Acid, also known as hexanoic acid, is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with a sharp, unpleasant odor. Despite its strong smell, it plays an important role in the production of esters for flavors and fragrances. It is widely used in the manufacture of food additives, lubricants, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals due to its versatile chemical behavior.
Used in perfumes and aroma blends for fruity, cheesy, or fatty notes.
Often a component in esterification reactions to make sweet, fruity esters (e.g., ethyl caproate)
Adds mild cheese, buttery, or fruity notes to food flavorings.
Used in dairy, confectionery, and beverage flavors
Acts as a raw material for producing specialty lubricants and plasticizer esters.
Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty chemicals.
N-caproic Acid and Simvastatin: N-caproic acid can be used to modify simvastatin, improving its lipophilicity and bioavailability for better absorption in lipid-based drug delivery systems.
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