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C4026

Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium hexanoate

99-100%

Synonym(s):

Caproic acid sodium salt, Hexanoic acid sodium salt, Sodium caproate

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4COONa
CAS Number:
10051-44-2
Molecular Weight:
138.14
Beilstein:
3631527
EC Number:
233-179-0
MDL number:
MFCD00059056
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24892571
NACRES:
NA.25

Assay

99-100%

form

powder

lipid type

saturated FAs

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Na+].CCCCCC([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8;/h2-5H2,1H3,(H,7,8);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

UDWXLZLRRVQONG-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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