10264-29-6

Basic information

• Product Name: N-hexylhexanamide
• CAS NO: 10264-29-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₅NO
• Molecular Weight: 199.333
• Mol File: 10264-29-6.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 281.3°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 167.4°C
• Density: 0.857g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00359mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.439
• CAS DataBase Reference: N-hexylhexanamide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: N-hexylhexanamide(10264-29-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: N-hexylhexanamide(10264-29-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 10264-29-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

N-hexylhexanamide, also known as caproylcaproamide, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C12H25NO. It is classified as an amide, which is a compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to a nitrogen atom. N-hexylhexanamide is commonly used as a plasticizer, an additive that increases the flexibility and durability of plastics. It is also used as a lubricant and corrosion inhibitor in metalworking and as a surfactant in personal care products. N-hexylhexanamide has low toxicity and is considered safe for use in various industrial and consumer applications.

Upstream product

• 2525-62-4 Hexyl isocyanate 
• 142-62-1 hexanoic acid 
• 111-26-2 hexan-1-amine 
• 143-33-9 sodium cyanide 

Downstream Products

• 143-16-8 dihexylamine 
• 102-86-3 tri-n-hexylamine 
• 111-27-3 hexan-1-ol 
• 111-26-2 hexan-1-amine 

Relevant articles and documents

One-pot reductive amination of carboxylic acids: a sustainable method for primary amine synthesis

The reductive amination of carboxylic acids is a very green, efficient and sustainable method for the production of (bio-based) amines. However, with current technology, this reaction requires two to three reaction steps. Here, we report the first (heterogeneous) catalytic system for the one-pot reductive amination of carboxylic acids to amines, with solely H2 and NH3 as the reactants. This reaction can be performed with relatively cheap ruthenium-tungsten bimetallic catalysts in the green and benign solvent cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME). Selectivities of up to 99% for the primary amine could be achieved at high conversions. Additionally, the catalyst is recyclable and tolerant for common impurities such as water and cations (e.g. sodium carboxylate).

A catalyst system for the reaction of carboxylic acids with aliphatic isocyanates

Catalysts have been found for the selective reaction of aliphatic isocyanates with carboxylic acids giving amides after carbon dioxide extrusion. Magnesium and calcium salts lead to a dramatic increase in reaction rates while improving the selectivity when sterically hindered isocyanates and/or carboxylic acids are used.