Name: hexanoic acid

Foreign name: caproic acid

Molecular formula: CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2COOH

Sexual condition: colorless oily liquid with a sheep-like smell

Refractive index: 1.415～1.418

Molecular weight: 116.16

CAS No.: 142-62-1

Melting point (℃): -3.9

Boiling point (℃): 205.4

Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol.

use

1. Caproic acid is a edible spice allowed by my country's regulations, mainly used in cheese, cream and fruit flavors. The dosage is according to normal production needs, generally 450mg/kg in seasoning; 28mg/kg in candy; 22mg/kg in baked food; 4.3mg/kg in cold drinks. A basic organic raw material that can be used to produce various caproate products. It is used in medicine to prepare Resorcin. It can also be used as a thickener for spices, lubricants, rubber processing aids, varnish driers, etc.

2. Caproic acid is a edible spice in my country, which is used in the preparation of various flavors and as a raw material to synthesize other food spice. Mainly used in cheese, cream and fruit flavors. The dosage is according to normal production needs, generally 450mg/kg in seasoning, 28mg/kg in candy; 22mg/kg in baked goods; 4.3mg/kg in cold drinks

3. Manufacturing perfume, synthetic resin and rubber. Also used in the pharmaceutical industry.