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Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester

Also known as ethyl 2-fluorohexanoate, ethyl 2-fluorocaproate, 2-fluoro-hexanoic acid ethyl ester

CAS 17841-31-5Formula C8H15FO2Molar mass 162.20 g/mol
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Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester chemical structure, C8H15FO2, CAS 17841-31-5
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
17841-31-5
Formula
C8H15FO2
Molar mass
162.20 g/mol
HS code
291590
Category
Esters and lactones

What is Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H15FO2 and a molar mass of 162.20 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 17841-31-5. The IUPAC name is ethyl 2-fluorohexanoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
ethyl 2-fluorohexanoate
CAS number
17841-31-5
Molecular formula
C8H15FO2
InChIKey
DXIGKFSVJGQXDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H15FO2/c1-3-5-6-7(9)8(10)11-4-2/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCC(C(=O)OCC)F

Synonyms

  • ethyl 2-fluorohexanoate
  • ethyl 2-fluorocaproate
  • 2-fluoro-hexanoic acid ethyl ester

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
162.20 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
162.1056 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.08calc.
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
11calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.88calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester is traded under.

HS 2915.90Indicative HS code

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated…

World exports in 2024
$3.42B
+5.6% vs 2023, imports $3.55B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Indonesia15.9%
  2. Germany13.0%
  3. Malaysia12.4%
Top importers
  1. China14.4%
  2. Netherlands11.7%
  3. United States11.5%
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What is Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester?

Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H15FO2 and a molar mass of 162.20 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 17841-31-5. The IUPAC name is ethyl 2-fluorohexanoate.

What is the CAS number of Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester?

The CAS registry number of Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester is 17841-31-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester?

The molecular formula of Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester is C8H15FO2 and its molar mass is 162.20 g/mol.

What is Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester used for?

Known uses and roles of Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester?

Hexanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester is usually classified under HS code 291590 (Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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