Hexanoic anhydride - ≥98% , CAS No.2051-49-2

CAS: 2051-49-2 Cat. No.: H106337 Molecular Weight: 214.3 Beilstein Registry Number: 1776561 EC Number: 218-121-4
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
Caproic anhydride | RUF459I8KS | Ambuphylline (USAN) | MFCD00009509 | n-Hexanoic acid anhydride | EINECS 218-121-4 | Hexanoic acid, anhydride | Hexanoic anhydride | n-Hexanoic anhydride | Caproic acid anhydride | AS-18084 | Hexanoic anhydride, purum, >=97
Storage
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Why this grade

≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 5 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
Caproic anhydride | RUF459I8KS | Ambuphylline (USAN) | MFCD00009509 | n-Hexanoic acid anhydride | EINECS 218-121-4 | Hexanoic acid, anhydride | Hexanoic anhydride | n-Hexanoic anhydride | Caproic acid anhydride | AS-18084 | Hexanoic anhydride, purum, >=97
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Argon charged, Room temperature
Shipped In
Normal
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesCCCCCC(=O)OC(=O)CCCCC
IUPAC Namehexanoyl hexanoate
InChIKeyPKHMTIRCAFTBDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C12H22O3/c1-3-5-7-9-11(13)15-12(14)10-8-6-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3
Isomeric SMILES CCCCCC(=O)OC(=O)CCCCC
WGK Germany 3
UN Number 3265
Packing Group II
Molecular Weight 214.3
Beilstein 1776561
Reaxy-Rn 1776561
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📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassDicarboxylic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentDicarboxylic acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Carboxylic acid anhydrides  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid anhydride - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dicarboxylic acids and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing exactly two carboxylic acid groups.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
H2203420Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2026 H106337
H2203421Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2026 H106337
C2006006Certificate of AnalysisDec 11, 2023 H106337
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityMoisture Sensitive
Refractive Index1.427-1.429
Flash Point(°F)235.4 °F
Flash Point(°C)130 °C
Boil Point(°C)246-248°C
Melt Point(°C)-40°C
Molecular Weight214.300 g/mol
XLogP33.700
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count10
Exact Mass214.157 Da
Monoisotopic Mass214.157 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area43.400 Ų
Heavy Atom Count15
Formal Charge0
Complexity167.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Zhang Yunfei, Wang Xilun, Luo Lu, Huang Yongchun, Li Kai, Li Jianbin.  (2022)  Enhancement effect of acylated cellulose nanocrystals on waterborne polyurethane.  JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH,  29  (8): (1-11).  [PMID:] [10.1007/s10965-022-02996-6]
2. Wei Li, Zhengqiao Zhang, Jie Wu, Zhenzhen Xu, Zhi Liu.  (2019)  Phosphorylation/caproylation of cornstarch to improve its adhesion to PLA and cotton fibers.  RSC Advances,  (60): (34880-34887).  [PMID:35530666] [10.1039/C9RA07384A]
3. Wei Li, Jie Wu, Xingui Cheng, Lanjuan Wu, Zhi Liu, Qingqing Ni, Yuhao Lu.  (2019)  Hydroxypropylsulfonation/Caproylation of Cornstarch to Enhance Its Adhesion to PLA Fibers for PLA Sizing.  Polymers,  11  (7): (1197).  [PMID:31319518] [10.3390/polym11071197]
4. Sheng Tang, Jian-De Liu, Wei Chen, Shao-Hua Huang, Juan Zhang, Zheng-Wu Bai.  (2017)  Performance comparison of chiral separation materials derived from N-cyclohexylcarbonyl and N-hexanoyl chitosans.  JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A,      [PMID:29246422] [10.1016/j.chroma.2017.11.067]
5. Xiaoyi Cheng, Xiang-Fu Du, Jing Long, Yangyi Nie, Yuhan Du, Luyao Cheng, Cairong Li, Mei-Xia Zhao, Yuxiao Lai, Wei Zhang.  (2026)  Multifunctional cisplatin-loaded polydopamine/MnO2 nanomedicine circumvents drug resistant tumor microenvironment for enhanced chemo-photothermal therapy.  COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES,      [PMID:41666770] [10.1016/j.colsurfb.2026.115505]
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