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Methyl hexanoate

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

Caproic acid methyl ester, Methyl caproate

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2708
Council of Europe no.:
319
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.069
EC Number:
203-425-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1744683
Organoleptic:
fruity; ethereal; pineapple
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
(EU Regulation 1223/2009), (follows IFRA guidelines), meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal

agency

(EU Regulation 1223/2009), (follows IFRA guidelines), 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

fragrance 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

Application


  • Effect of fat nature and aroma compound hydrophobicity on flavor release from complex food emulsions.: This study investigates how the nature of fat and the hydrophobicity of aroma compounds, including Methyl hexanoate, influence flavor release in complex food emulsions. The findings provide insights into the interactions between fat types and aroma compounds, which can help in the formulation of food products with optimized flavor profiles. (Relkin et al., 2004).




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Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

99.5 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

37.5 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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J P Winpenny et al.
The Journal of physiology, 456, 1-17 (1992-10-01)
1. A two-microelectrode voltage clamp was used to determine the effects of n-butanol, n-hexanol, n-octanol, n-decanol and methyl hexanoate on a transient potassium (IA) current in identified Helix aspersa neurones. Experiments were carried out at a temperature of 10-12 degrees



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W270806-20KG04061838180933
W270806-1KG04061838257239
W270806-4KG04061838257246
W270806-SAMPLE04061838192059