ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate
hexanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
Identification
| Name | ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate |
| IUPAC | ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate |
| CAS Number | 52089-55-1 |
| EINECS | 257-655-2 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H16 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.21312000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004583 |
| Nikkaji Number | J140.279J |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.96700 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.42400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 80.00 to 83.00 °C. @ 11.00 mm Hg, 195.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.112000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 208.00 °F. TCC ( 97.78 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.489 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
ethyl (±)-2-hydroxycaproate
ethyl (±)-2-hydroxyhexanoate
ethyl 2-hydroxycaproate
ethyl a-hydroxycaproate
ethyl Dl-2-hydroxycaproate
ethyl-2-hydroxy caproate
hexanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
2-
hydroxyhexanoic acid ethyl ester
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