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

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
• CAS DataBase Reference: 106-70-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Hexanoic acid, methyl ester(106-70-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Methyl hexanoate (106-70-7)

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