Hexanoyl chloride
[CAS# 142-61-0]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Acid halide
• Name: Hexanoyl chloride
• Synonyms: Caproyl chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₁ClO
• Molecular Weight: 134.60
• CAS Registry Number: 142-61-0
• EC Number: 205-549-1

Properties

• Density: 0.959
• Melting point: -87 ºC
• Boiling point: 151-153 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.4253-1.4273
• Flash point: 79 ºC
• Water solubility: MAY DECOMPOSE

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Codes: R10;R14;R22;R34
• Safety Description: S26;S28B;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314

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