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W270806

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl hexanoate

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):
Caproic acid methyl ester, Methyl caproate
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2708
Beilstein:
1744683
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
319
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.069
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.405 (lit.)

bp

151 °C (lit.)

mp

−71 °C (lit.)

density

0.885 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fruity; ethereal; pineapple

SMILES string

CCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(8)9-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

NUKZAGXMHTUAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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grade

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grade

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meets purity specifications of JECFA

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assay

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refractive index

n20/D 1.405 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.405 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.405

refractive index

n20/D 1.405 (lit.)

bp

151 °C (lit.)

bp

151 °C (lit.)

bp

-

bp

151 °C (lit.)

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

99.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

37.5 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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