methyl 4-hydroxybutyrate
4-hydroxybutanoic acid methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 4-hydroxybutyrate |
| CAS Number | 925-57-5 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H10 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13230000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J140.265J |
| XlogP3 | 0.10 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 190.00 to 191.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.174000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 171.00 °F. TCC ( 77.40 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.060 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
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 | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for methyl 4-hydroxybutyrate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl 4-hydroxybutyrate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
4-
hydroxybutanoic acid methyl ester
methyl 4-hydroxybutanoate
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