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6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid, 95%, may cont. variable amounts of dimer
Description
6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid acts as a useful reagent in synthetic chemistry. It is used as a precursor to prepare surface active monomers.
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6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid acts as a useful reagent in synthetic chemistry. It is used as a precursor to prepare surface active monomers.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 38°C to 40°C |
Density | 1.08 |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Linear Formula | HO(CH2)5CO2H |
Refractive Index | 1.456 |
Quantity | 25 g |
Formula Weight | 132.16 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
Assay | may cont. variable amounts of dimer |
Chemical Name or Material | 6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid |
RUO – Research Use Only
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