Synonym(s): Acid C6; Caproic acid
Empirical Formula: C6H12O2
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)4COOH
Formula Weight: 116.16
MDL Number: MFCD00004421
Purity: ≥98%
Boiling Point: 202-203 °C(lit.)
Melting Point: −4 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.927 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.4161(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 773837
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H302-H311 + H331-H314
Precautionary statements: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Risk Statements (Europe): 20/21/22-34
Safety Statements (Europe): 26-36/37/39-45
Hazard Codes (Europe): C