methyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate

hexanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester

CAS: 68756-64-9 C7 H14 O3 MW: 146.18618000

Identification

Namemethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate
CAS Number68756-64-9
EINECS272-141-8
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC7 H14 O3
Molecular Weight146.18618000
Nikkaji NumberJ140.274I

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 189.00 to 190.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure 0.156000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 160.00 °F. TCC ( 71.00 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 0.980 (est)
Soluble in alcohol

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorynatural substances and extractives
Recommendation for methyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for methyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

pineapple

Synonyms

hexanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester 2- hydroxyhexanoic acid methyl ester Try the PubMed Search.