Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

DOT Classification:  8; Label: Corrosive

Hexanoic acid(CAS NO.142-62-1) is also named as 1-Hexanoic acid; 1-Pentanecarboxylic acid; BRN 0773837; Butylacetic acid; CCRIS 1347; Caproic acid; Capronic acid; Hexanoic acid (natural); Hexoic acid; Kyselina kapronova. Hexanoic acid (caproic acid), is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the general formula C₅H₁₁COOH.  Hexanoic acid is colourless liquid with an unpleasant odor.  It is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils.

Physical properties about Hexanoic acid are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.716; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.92; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -0.87; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.90; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.00; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 32.80; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1.00; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.428; (12)Molar Refractivity: 31.411 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 122.202 cm³; (14)Polarizability: 12.452 10-24cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 32.8950004577637 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 0.951 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 90.311 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 46.605 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 204.619 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 0.158000007271767 mmHg at 25°C

Uses of Hexanoic acid: Hexanoic acid(CAS NO.142-62-1) is used as intermediates of liquid crystals. It is a basic organic materials can be used in the production of various types of products hexanoate. Hexanoic acid is also available for spices, thickeners lubricants, rubber processing aid, varnish drying agent.

When you are using Hexanoic acid, please be cautious about it as the following:
1. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice;
2. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection;
3. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible);
4. Avoid contact with eyes;

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3,(H,7,8);
(2)InChIKey=FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
(3)SmilesC(CCCC)C(O)=O

The toxicity data is as follows: