Hexanoic Acid Powder – A Medium-Chain Fatty Acid for Industrial, Flavor, and Pharmaceutical Applications with Strong Antimicrobial and Flavor-Enhancing Properties

Hexanoic Acid Powder – A Medium-Chain Fatty Acid for Industrial, Flavor, and Pharmaceutical Applications with Strong Antimicrobial and Flavor-Enhancing Properties

Product Properties

Product name: Hexanoic acid
Content: 98%min
CAS No.: 142-62-1
EINECS No.: 205-550-7
MF: C6H12O2
MW: 116.16
Appearance: Colorless or light yellow oily liquid
Boiling point: 202ºC-203ºC
Flash point: 104ºC
Refractive index: 1.415-1.418
Water solubility: 1.1G/100ML(20ºC)
Melting point: -3ºC
Density: 0.92

Detailed Description

Product name: Hexanoic acid

Hexanoic acid powder, also known as caproic acid, is a six-carbon, saturated medium-chain fatty acid presented in a powdered form for ease of handling and formulation. It naturally occurs in animal fats and oils and is known for its strong, pungent, fatty odor resembling goat-like or cheesy notes. In powdered form, hexanoic acid offers improved stability and dispersion, making it suitable for food flavoring (especially cheese and dairy profiles), animal feed additives, pharmaceutical intermediates, and antimicrobial agents. It is commonly used in flavor & fragrance industries, chemical synthesis, and also in lubricants and plasticizers. Hexanoic acid powder is highly effective in small quantities and widely recognized for its broad-spectrum functionality in diverse applications.

Product Uses:

• Food & Flavor Industry:

• Used in cheese flavorings, dairy enhancers, savory seasonings, and meat flavors

• Component of artificial flavors due to its fatty, creamy, and pungent notes

• Animal Feed Additive:

• Acts as a growth promoter and gut health improver

• Provides energy and improves feed palatability

• Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals:

• Used in formulations as a fatty acid supplement or intermediate

• May support metabolic health in MCT-based applications

• Industrial Applications:

• Employed in the synthesis of esters, lubricants, and plasticizers

• Used as a raw material in herbicides and corrosion inhibitors

• Fragrance & Cosmetics:

• Adds fatty or creamy undertones in perfumes or personal care products (sparingly due to strong odor)

Advantages

Product name: Hexanoic acid

1.Cyclamen aldehyd
2. Fast delivery
3. High quality with best price
4. Free samples
5. Good service

Applications

Product name: Hexanoic acid

1. Hexanoic acid is an edible flavoring permitted for use in my country, and is mainly used in cheese, cream, and fruit flavors. The dosage is based on normal production needs, generally 450 mg/kg in seasonings; 28 mg/kg in candies; 22 mg/kg in baked goods; 4.3 mg/kg in cold drinks. A basic organic raw material that can be used to produce a variety of hexanoate products. In medicine, it is used to prepare hexanoic acid. It can also be used as a thickener for spices and lubricants, a rubber processing aid, a varnish drying agent, etc. 

2. Hexanoic acid is an edible flavoring in my country, used to prepare various flavors and as a raw material for synthesizing other food flavors. It is mainly used in cheese, cream, and fruit flavors. The dosage is based on normal production needs, generally 450 mg/kg in seasonings, 28 mg/kg in candies; 22 in baked goods.

Company Profile

Baisifu Food Flavors Co., Ltd. was established on December 17, 2009. This enterprise is a professional organization specializing in food flavors and fragrances, encompassing research and development, production, sales, and technical services. The company possesses a registered capital of 3 million yuan and is headquartered in the High-tech Zone of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province.

Business Scope

The product portfolio consists of an array of flavors, including sweet fruit, baking, herbal, dairy, salty, sugar, monomer flavors, food pigments, and plant essential oils. These offerings are primarily utilized in the production of baking biscuits, beverages, jelly candies, ice cream, cakes, and dairy products, thereby enhancing the quality of a variety of food items across related industries.

Supply Chain Management

Baisifu adheres to strict standards in the procurement of raw materials, in compliance with the national standard GB-2760 and the flavor excipients permitted in Appendix B of GB30616-2020. The company partners with established suppliers, primarily sourced from the top ten international manufacturers of flavor raw materials, ensuring that the quality of the inputs remains high and stable.

Quality Assurance

The organization implements a comprehensive quality management system aligned with the stipulations of ISO 9001 international quality management protocols and ISO 22000 food safety management standards. This approach encompasses the entire production process, including research and development, sourcing, production, quality inspection, warehousing, and sales, thereby ensuring that product quality consistently meets established specifications.

Business Philosophy

The company remains committed to sustainable long-term development. Over the years, a management team with refined design capabilities, substantial management experience, robust research and development expertise, and formidable production and sales capabilities has been established. Baisifu prioritizes customer value above commercial interests, ensuring that all business practices reflect this commitment

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FAQ

Q1: Could you provide free sample for test?
A1: We can provide you free sample for test, and you only need to pay the delivery cost.

Q2: Which payment terms do you accept?
A2: PayPal, T/T, West Union, Bank Transfer, etc.

Q3: What's about the MOQ ?
A3: It depends on different products. Usually our MOQ is 5kg.

Q4: What’s the delivery lead time?
A4: We will make delivery within 1-2 days after receiving payment.

Q5: What about the delivery port?
A5: Main ports in China are available (Hong Kong,Guangzhou,Shenzhen).