glycerol monohexanoate
hexanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Identification
| Name | glycerol monohexanoate |
| IUPAC | 2,3-dihydroxypropyl hexanoate |
| CAS Number | 26402-23-3 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H18 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 190.23926000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J118.308G |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | glycerol monohexanoate |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 1.183e+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 | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for glycerol monohexanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for glycerol monohexanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2,3-
dihydroxypropyl hexanoate
glyceryl monohexanoate
hexanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
hexanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
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