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Description
Sodium Hexanoate is the sodium salt of hexanoic acid, the ionised form of a saturated medium-chain fatty acid containing six carbon atoms. Unlike the free acid, which is a liquid with a sharp, penetrating odour, this salt is supplied as a solid that is far easier to weigh out and handle at the bench. Within the TCI catalogue the product is classified under Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Lipids, a placement that reflects its role in biochemical laboratories, in fatty acid metabolism research, and in the preparation of water-based test solutions where a defined short-chain carboxylate source is required.
The property that makes Sodium Hexanoate a preferred choice is its markedly better solubility in water compared with free hexanoic acid, because the carboxylate group is already present in salt form. This makes it straightforward to prepare stock solutions at a defined concentration without adding organic solvents that could interfere with biological systems under study. Its odour is also considerably milder than that of the free acid, so handling in a shared laboratory space is more comfortable for personnel. As a carboxylate salt, however, the material is susceptible to atmospheric moisture, which makes dry storage important for maintaining accurate weighing.
In Indonesian laboratories this material is used in settings where an aqueous, easily weighed source of a medium-chain fatty acid is needed. Its solid form suits routine gravimetric preparation of stock solutions, while the reduced odour makes it practical for laboratories that do not have extensive fume extraction at every bench. University biochemistry laboratories, metabolism research groups, and analytical laboratories preparing aqueous test systems all benefit from a reagent that avoids the handling difficulties of the free acid.
Laboratory Applications
Fatty acid metabolism research, where a defined six-carbon medium-chain fatty acid source in ionised form can be introduced into aqueous experimental systems without organic solvent interference.
Preparation of aqueous stock solutions, since the salt dissolves readily in water and its solid form allows accurate gravimetric measurement of the required amount for a target concentration.
General biochemical laboratory work under the Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Lipids classification, supporting studies that require a medium-chain carboxylate rather than the corresponding free acid.
Formulation of biological test media, because no organic co-solvent is needed to bring the compound into solution and the biological system under study is therefore less likely to be disturbed.
Teaching and method development involving lipid chemistry, where the milder odour and solid handling characteristics make the compound considerably more practical for students and routine bench work.
Specifications
Brand: TCI
CAS number: 10051-44-2
Catalogue number: H0112
Category: Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Lipids
Physical form: solid (in contrast to the liquid free acid)
Storage note: keep dry; the material is susceptible to atmospheric moisture
Pack sizes: please refer to the current TCI catalogue listing
Handling and Storage
Store Sodium Hexanoate in a dry location in its tightly closed original container, since as a carboxylate salt it is susceptible to atmospheric moisture, and any moisture uptake will compromise the accuracy of weighing. Containers should be resealed promptly after each use, and the material transferred with a clean, dry spatula to avoid introducing water or contaminants into the bulk. Although the odour is considerably milder than that of free hexanoic acid, normal laboratory precautions still apply: wear a laboratory coat, safety glasses, and gloves, avoid generating dust during weighing, and consult the manufacturer's safety data sheet before use.
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