methyl 2-ethyl hexanoate
hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 2-ethyl hexanoate |
| CAS Number | 816-19-3 |
| EINECS | 212-429-2 |
| FDA UNII | 3100891M19 |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H18 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.24086000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J124.052H |
| XlogP3 | 3.00 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 176.00 to 177.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.090000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 139.00 °F. TCC ( 59.40 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.177 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for methyl 2-ethyl hexanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
ethyl hexanoic acid methyl ester
2-
ethylhexanoic acid methyl ester
hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, methyl ester
methyl 2-ethylhexanoate
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