A5431612
Methyl hexanoate , 99% , 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 | n |
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 |