6-Phenylhexanoic acid

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6-Phenylhexanoic acid Structure
6-Phenylhexanoic acid structure
Common Name 6-Phenylhexanoic acid
CAS Number 5581-75-9 Molecular Weight 192.254
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 319.2±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C12H16O2 Melting Point 17-19°C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 240.2±17.2 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

Summary: 6-Phenylhexanoic acid, also known as 6-苯己酸, has a CAS number of 5581-75-9. Its molecular formula is C12H16O2, with a molecular weight of 192.254. It appears as a colorless to light yellow clear liquid, with a melting point of 17-19°C and a boiling point of 319.2°C. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 6-phenylhexanoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 319.2±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 17-19°C
Molecular Formula C12H16O2
Molecular Weight 192.254
Flash Point 240.2±17.2 °C
Exact Mass 192.115036
PSA 37.30000
LogP 3.23
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.523
InChIKey JTXZPQIXIXYMDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C(O)CCCCCc1ccccc1
Storage condition 2-8°C

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Phrases S26-S37/39
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2916399090

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2916399090
Summary 2916399090 other aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Articles2

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Naphthenic acids and surrogate naphthenic acids in methanogenic microcosms.

Water Res. 35(11) , 2595-606, (2001)

Naphthenic acids (NAs) are a complex mixture of naturally occurring acyclic and cyclic aliphatic carboxylic acids in petroleum. In the Athabasca oil sands. NAs have been identified as the largest comp...

Effects of chromophore orientation and molecule conformation on surface-enhanced Raman scattering studied with alkanoic acids and colloidal silver nanoparticles.

J. Chem. Phys. 125(23) , 234706, (2006)

Experimental studies have been carried out to gain a better understanding of the effects of chromophore orientation and molecular conformation on surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) based on meta...

 6-Phenylhexanoic acidBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: NCI human tumor cell line growth inhibition assay. Data for the MCF7 Non-Small Cell L...
Source: DTP/NCI
Target: N/A
External Id: MCF7_OneDose
Name: NCI human tumor cell line growth inhibition assay. Data for the IGROV1 Non-Small Cell...
Source: DTP/NCI
Target: N/A
External Id: IGROV1_OneDose
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

6-Phenylhexanoic acid
Benzenehexanoic acid
MFCD00014381
6-Phenylcaproic acid
6-phenyl-n-hexanoic acid
6-phenyl-n-caproic acid
phenyl hexanoic acid

 6-Phenylhexanoic acid | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the CAS number of 6-phenylhexanoic acid?
A: CAS number of 6-phenylhexanoic acid is 5581-75-9.
Q: What is the boiling point of 6-phenylhexanoic acid?
A: Boiling point of 6-phenylhexanoic acid is 319.2±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 6-phenylhexanoic acid?
A: InChIKey of 6-phenylhexanoic acid is JTXZPQIXIXYMDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 6-phenylhexanoic acid?
A: SMILES notation of 6-phenylhexanoic acid is O=C(O)CCCCCc1ccccc1.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 6-phenylhexanoic acid?
A: Molecular formula of 6-phenylhexanoic acid is C12H16O2.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 6-phenylhexanoic acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 6-phenylhexanoic acid is 37.30000.
Q: What English synonyms does 6-phenylhexanoic acid have?
A: English synonyms of 6-phenylhexanoic acid: 6-Phenylhexanoic acid, Benzenehexanoic acid, MFCD00014381, 6-Phenylcaproic acid, 6-phenyl-n-hexanoic acid, 6-phenyl-n-caproic acid, phenyl hexanoic acid.
Q: What is the melting point of 6-phenylhexanoic acid?
A: Melting point of 6-phenylhexanoic acid is 17-19°C.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 6-phenylhexanoic acid?
A: Molecular weight of 6-phenylhexanoic acid is 192.254.
Q: What are the storage conditions for 6-phenylhexanoic acid?
A: Storage conditions for 6-phenylhexanoic acid: 2-8°C.

 6-Phenylhexanoic acidfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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