Optical constants of C6H12O2 (Caproic acid)
Rubio et al. 2015: n 0.400–0.590 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n=1.40580+3.85318\text{×}10^{-3}λ^{-2}$$Conditions
temperature: 293
Comments
20 °C (293 K). For the temperature-dependent formula, refer to the original publication.
References
J. E. F. Rubio, J. M. Arsuaga, M. Taravillo, M. Cáceres. Refractive index temperature and wavelength dependencies of normal saturated fatty acids in liquid state. Exp. Therm. Fluid Sci. 29, 681-684 (2015)
Data
Additional information
About Caproic acid
Caproic acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a six-carbon backbone. It is a colorless, oily liquid with an odor reminiscent of goats, from which its name is derived (Latin "capra" meaning goat). Naturally found in various animal fats and oils, caproic acid is used in the manufacturing of esters for artificial flavors and perfumes. It also serves as a chemical intermediate in the production of hexyl derivatives. Chemical formula: CH3(CH2)4COOH
Other names and variations:- C6H12O2
- Hexanoic acid
- n-Hexanoic acid
- Hexylic acid
- Butylacetic acid
- C6:0