ChemicalBook >> CAS DataBase List >>5-hydroxy-Hexanoic acid

5-hydroxy-Hexanoic acid

CAS No.
83972-61-6
Chemical Name:
5-hydroxy-Hexanoic acid
Synonyms
(5R)-5-Hydroxyhexanoic acid
CBNumber:
CB11235291
Molecular Formula:
C6H12O3
Molecular Weight:
0
MDL Number:
MOL File:
83972-61-6.mol
Last updated:2023-05-04 17:34:43

5-hydroxy-Hexanoic acid Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Definition

ChEBI: (5R)-5-hydroxyhexanoic acid is an (omega-1)-hydroxy fatty acid that is caproic acid in which the 5-pro-R hydrogen is replaced by a hydroxy group. It is a medium-chain fatty acid and an (omega-1)-hydroxy fatty acid. It is functionally related to a hexanoic acid.

5-hydroxy-Hexanoic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

(5R)-5-Hydroxyhexanoic acid 83972-61-6