Compound Summary

General Compound Information

hexanoic acid

Description
Hexanoic acid is a C6, straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It has a role as a human metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a hexanoate.
Synonyms
HEXANOIC ACID;  Caproic acid;  142-62-1;  n-Hexanoic acid;  n-Caproic acid;
FlavorDB ID
2499
PUBCHEM ID
Molecular Weight
116.16
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Openeye Can Smiles
CCCCCC(=O)O
IUPAC Inchikey
FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Classification
  • ClassyFire Ontology
Compound Quality
Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Toxicity Summary
Link to the Distributed Structure-Searchable Toxicity (DSSTox) Database
Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
HEXANOIC ACID is used for FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT. More food additive safty information please view GRAS report.
Receptors
Consensus Spectra
Mpgyi