A hydroxy fatty acid methyl ester
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3-hydroxy Hexanoic Acid methyl ester

Item No. 24608

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Technical Information
Formal Name
3-hydroxy-hexanoic acid, methyl ester
CAS Number
21188-58-9
Synonyms
  • Methyl 3-Hydroxyhexanoate
  • SFE 7:0;O
Molecular Formula
C7H14O3
Formula Weight
146.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A liquid
SMILES
O=C(CC(O)CCC)OC
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C7H14O3/c1-3-4-6(8)5-7(9)10-2/h6,8H,3-5H2,1-2H3
InChi Key
ACCRBMDJCPPJDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    3-hydroxy Hexanoic acid methyl ester is a hydroxylated fatty acid that is a volatile component and aromatic agent that has been found in Moro and Sanguinello blood orange juices, cape gooseberry flesh, papaya fruit, and pineapple.1,2,3,4 It is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1748]

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    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Selli, S., and Kelebek, H. Aromatic profile and odour-activity value of blood orange juices obtained from Moro and Sanguinello (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck). Ind. Crops Prod. 33(3), 727-733 (2011).

    2. Yilmaztekin, M. Characterization of potent aroma compounds of cape gooseberry (Physalis Peruviana L.) fruits grown in Antalya through the determination of odor activity values. Int. J. Food Prop. 17(3), 469-480 (2014).

    3. Pino, J.A., Almora, K., and Marbot, R. Volatile components of papaya (Carica papaya L., Maradol variety) fruit. Flavour Fragr. J. 18(6), 492-496 (2003).

    4.  Volatile Constituents of Pineapple (Ananas Comosus [L.] Merr.). 388, (1989).