Molekula
Caproic anhydride
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Caproic anhydride is a reactive organic compound used in the synthesis of esters, pharmaceuticals, and as a reagent in organic chemistry. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor. CAS: 2051-49-2, molecular formula: C12H20O3, molecular weight: 214.30 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Caproic anhydride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 113 °C |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 11832839 |
| CAS Number | 2051-49-2 |
| IUPAC Name | hexanoyl hexanoate |
| EC Number | 218-121-4 |
| Molecular Formula | [CH3(CH2)4CO]2O |
| Molecular Weight | 214.30 |
| Exact Mass | 214.1569 |
| SMILES | CCCCCC(=O)OC(=O)CCCCC |
| InChIKey | PKHMTIRCAFTBDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H22O3/c1-3-5-7-9-11(13)15-12(14)10-8-6-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3 |
| PubChem CID | 74918 |
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29159018 |
| Tariff Code | 2915907098 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P307+311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Caproic acid anhydride
- Capronic acid anhydride
- Capronic anhydride
- Hexanoic acid, 1,1'-anhydride
- Hexanoic acid, anhydride
- Hexanoic anhydride
- Hexanoyl anhydride
- hexanoyl hexanoate
- n-Hexanoic acid anhydride
- n-Hexanoic anhydride
Frequently asked questions
What is caproic anhydride used for?
Caproic anhydride is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymers.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of caproic anhydride?
The formula is [CH3(CH2)4CO]2O and the molecular weight is 214.30 g/mol.
How should caproic anhydride be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of caproic anhydride is available?
Molekula supplies caproic anhydride in technical grade.
Can Molekula supply caproic anhydride in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply caproic anhydride in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a purchase of caproic anhydride?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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