Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | 6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid |
| Catalog Number: | M66378 |
| CAS Number: | 1191-25-9 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C6H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 132.16 |
| Form: | Melting point 38-40°C |
| Solubility: | DMSO 90 mg/mL |
| Storage: | -20°C, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | 6-Hydroxyhexanoic acid (6-HHA) is a biochemical reagent. It is used as a precursor to prepare surface active monomers. 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid has a role as a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |