Hexanoic Acid (caproic acid, CAS 142-62-1) is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid used commercially as an intermediate for esterification, solvent blends and specialty chemical synthesis. It functions as a feedstock for hexyl esters (fragrance and plasticizer intermediates), corrosion-inhibitor precursors, and formulation-modifier applications where controlled acidity and chain-length properties are required.
Application
- Ester intermediates
Used to produce hexyl esters (plasticizers, fragrance and flavor esters) via esterification with alcohols. - Plasticizer & lubricant additive intermediate
Feedstock for specialty plasticizers, lubricant additives and softening agents where C6 chain properties are desired. - Coatings & solvent blends
Component in solvent blends and formulation modifier for coatings, inks and adhesives to adjust solvency and drying profile. - Corrosion inhibitor & surfactant intermediate
Precursor for amide or ester-based corrosion inhibitors and surfactant intermediates after functionalization. - Flavor & fragrance ester production
Used to synthesize esters that provide fruity/waxy notes in fragrance and certain industrial flavor intermediates (industrial intermediate use). - Analytical reagent & laboratory reagent
Supplied in small packs as a reagent and standard for QC and R&D.
