methyl 5-hydroxyoctanoate
octanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 5-hydroxyoctanoate |
| CAS Number | 101853-49-0 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H18 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.24006000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J140.297H |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 233.30 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 188.00 °F. TCC ( 86.50 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.480 (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 | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for methyl 5-hydroxyoctanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl 5-hydroxyoctanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
octanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, methyl ester
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