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Methyl hexanoate , StandardforGC,>99.5%(GC) , 106-70-7

Synonym(s):
Caproic acid methyl ester;Hexanoic acid methyl ester;Methyl caproate;Methyl caproate, Caproic acid methyl ester, Hexanoic acid methyl ester;Methyl hexanoate

CAS NO.:106-70-7

Empirical Formula: C7H14O2

Molecular Weight: 130.18

MDL number: MFCD00009510

EINECS: 203-425-1

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -71 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 151 °C (lit.)
Density  0.885 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  3.7 hPa (20 °C)
FEMA  2708 | METHYL HEXANOATE
refractive index  n20/D 1.405
Flash point: 113 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  chloroform: soluble100mg/mL, clear
form  Liquid
color  Colorless
Odor at 100.00 %. ethereal fruity pineapple apricot strawberry tropical fruit banana bacon
Odor Type fruity
Water Solubility  1.325g/L(20 ºC)
JECFA Number 1871
BRN  1744683
Dielectric constant 4.7000000000000002
Stability: Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
LogP 2.34

Description and Uses

Methyl hexanoate has an ether-like odor reminiscent of pineapple. May be prepared by reacting methyl alcohol with hexanoic acid at 130 - 140°C in the presence of concentrated H2S04 and distilling the ester from the reaction mixture.

Intermediate for caproic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, flavoring.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H226
Precautionary statements  P210
Risk Statements  10
Safety Statements  43-16-36/37/39-7
RIDADR  UN 3272 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  MO8401400
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29159080
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg

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