Methyl hexanoate
ALDRICH/W270806 - ≥99%, FG
Synonym: Caproic acid methyl ester; Methyl caproate
CAS Number: 106-70-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14O2
Molecular Weight: 130.18
EC Number: 203-425-1
MDL Number: MFCD00009510
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)4COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | (EU Regulation 1223/2009) |
(follows IFRA guidelines) | |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥99% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 151 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.885 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
InChI | 1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(8 |
InChI key | NUKZAGXMHTUAFE-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −71 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | fruity; ethereal; pineapple |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCC(=O)OC |
Application: |
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Symbol | GHS02 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 |
Precautionary statements | P210 |
Risk Statements | 10 |
Safety Statements | 7-16-36/37/39 |
RIDADR | UN 3272 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 99.5 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 37.5 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥99% |
bp | 151 °C (lit.) |
mp | −71 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.885 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2708 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |