ethyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate

hexanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, ethyl ester

CAS: 20266-62-0 C8 H16 O3 MW: 160.21312000

Identification

Nameethyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate
CAS Number20266-62-0
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Molecular FormulaC8 H16 O3
Molecular Weight160.21312000
Nikkaji NumberJ140.281A

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 213.44 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure 0.036000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 173.00 °F. TCC ( 78.30 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 0.947 (est)
Soluble in water, 1.748e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

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 ethyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for ethyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

found in nature

Synonyms

hexanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, ethyl ester Try the PubMed Search.