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A4794712

Hexanoic anhydride , 95% , 2051-49-2

Synonym(s):
Caproic anhydride

CAS NO.:2051-49-2

Empirical Formula: C12H22O3

Molecular Weight: 214.3

MDL number: MFCD00009509

EINECS: 218-121-4

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -40 °C
Boiling point: 246-248 °C (lit.)
Density  0.928 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  2.9Pa at 25℃
refractive index  n20/D 1.428(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  ethanol: soluble1g/10 mL, clear, colorless
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to light yellow
explosive limit 0.7%(V)
Water Solubility  Hydrolyzes in water.
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
BRN  1776561
LogP 4.45 at 25℃

Description and Uses

Hexanoic anhydride was used in:

  • green synthesis of esters of acyclovir (acyclovir prodrugs)
  • preparation of hexanoyl-modified chitosan nanoparticles
  • preparation of chitosan-based polymeric surfactants via N-acylation of chitosans

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H314
Precautionary statements  P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338-P363-P405
Hazard Codes  C
Risk Statements  34
Safety Statements  26-36/37/39-45
RIDADR  UN 3265 8/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29159000

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