Methyl caproate
USP/1424244 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Methyl hexanoate; Caproic acid methyl ester; Hexanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl caproate
CAS Number: 106-70-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14O2
Molecular Weight: 130.18
MDL Number: MFCD00009510
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)4COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | methyl caproate |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| density | 0.884 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(8 |
| InChI key | NUKZAGXMHTUAFE-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | CCCCCC(=O)OC |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Methyl caproate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:• Glyceryl Tricaprylate • Glyceryl Monocaprylate • Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylate • Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylocaprate • Glyceryl Monocaprylocaprate • Saw Palmetto Capsules • Powdered Saw Palmetto • Saw Palmetto |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol |  GHS02 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 |
| 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 |
| Density | 0.884 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |