Appearance
White crystalline solid or colorless to light yellow liquid with unpleasant odor
Function
Found in animal fats and oils or synthesized and used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and flavorings. Caproic, caprylic, and capric acids (capric is a crystal- or wax-like substance, whereas the other two are mobile liquids) are not only used for the formation of esters, but also commonly used "neat" in: butter, milk, cream, strawberry, bread, beer, nut, and other flavors.
Synonyms
Caproic Acid FCC Kosher; Hexanoic Acid; Palmac 99-06; Unifat 6K; n-Caproic acid (Hexanoic acid);Hexanoic Acid
Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in fatty acids resistant containers.
Packages
- 400 lb. Steel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- pharmaceuticals
Product Classes
- Fatty acids
- flavors
- nutritional supplements
- acidulants
- oils
- emollient & esters
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 48580 SUB 3 CLASS 55
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: 220 øF
- Melting Point: -4 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 320.42 g/mol