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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl hexanoate

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

Caproic acid methyl ester, Methyl caproate

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4COOCH3
CAS Number:
106-70-7
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2708
Beilstein:
1744683
EC Number:
203-425-1
Council of Europe no.:
319
MDL number:
MFCD00009510
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901277
Flavis number:
9.069
NACRES:
NA.21

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

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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).


Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Precautionary Statements

P210

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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Supriyadi et al.
Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry, 67(6), 1267-1271 (2003-07-05)
The methyl esters of carboxylic acids are characteristic olfactory volatile compounds for the sweet aroma of snake fruit, (Salacca edulis, Reinw) cv. Pondoh. Although methanol was not detected as a volatile constituent, the crude enzymes showed activity to synthesize the
J C Knight et al.
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, 7(1), 37-41 (1991-03-01)
Evidence is reviewed for a dose-dependent reversal of response in mosquito oviposition, in which a compound that attracts or stimulates oviposition may repel or deter oviposition at a higher concentration. On the basis of a review of structure-activity relationships in
David M Obenland et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 51(11), 3367-3371 (2003-05-15)
Volatile emissions of navel orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck cv. Washington) fruit were evaluated as a means for predicting and gauging freeze damage. The fruits were subjected to -5 or -7 degrees C treatments in a laboratory freezer for various
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
O Chukwumerije et al.
The Journal of investigative dermatology, 93(3), 349-352 (1989-09-01)
The efficacy of the methyl esters of medium chain n-alkyl fatty acids as penetration enhancers was evaluated in vitro using various animal and human skins with minoxidil as the test drug. Both methyl nonanoate and methyl caprate at a 10%
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