Hexanoyl chloride

Synonym(s):Caproyl chloride

CAS NO.：142-61-0
Empirical Formula: C6H11ClO
Molecular Weight: 134.6
MDL number: MFCD00000760
EINECS: 205-549-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-06-18 13:26:42

What is Hexanoyl chloride?

Chemical properties

Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid

The Uses of Hexanoyl chloride

Hexanoyl chloride has been used in the synthesis of (±)-7-butyl-6,8-dihydroxy-3-pentyl-3,4-dihydroisochromen-1-one, 14-methyl-1-octadecene. It is used as crystal liquid, pharmaceutical and organic synthesis material.

The Uses of Hexanoyl chloride

Chemical intermediate.

Hazard

Combustible.

Properties of Hexanoyl chloride

Melting point:	-87°C
Boiling point:	150-153 °C (lit.)
Density	0.963 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.426(lit.)
Flash point:	122 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
solubility	Soluble in ether, chloroform.
form	powder
color	Clear colorless to pale yellow
Water Solubility	MAY DECOMPOSE
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
Merck	14,1763
BRN	506332
CAS DataBase Reference	142-61-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Hexanoyl chloride(142-61-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	Hexanoyl chloride (142-61-0)

Safety information for Hexanoyl chloride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.