ethyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate
hexanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
Identification
| Name | ethyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate |
| CAS Number | 20266-62-0 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H16 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.21312000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J140.281A |
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 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 ethyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for ethyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
hexanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
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