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

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Technical Information
Formal Name
3-hydroxy-octanoic acid, methyl ester
CAS Number
7367-87-5
Synonyms
  • 3-hydroxy Caprylic Acid methyl ester
  • β-hydroxy Octanoic Acid methyl ester
  • SFE 9:0;O
Molecular Formula
C9H18O3
Formula Weight
174.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A liquid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Chloroform: solubleEthanol: solubleEther: soluble
SMILES
O=C(CC(O)CCCCC)OC
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C9H18O3/c1-3-4-5-6-8(10)7-9(11)12-2/h8,10H,3-7H2,1-2H3
InChi Key
FHWBTAQRRDZDIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    3-hydroxy Octanoic acid methyl ester is a hydroxylated fatty acid that is a volatile compound and aromatic agent that has been found in pineapple, yuzu, sudachi, and Kabosu sour citrus fruits, and human axillary sweat.1,2,3 [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1746]

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    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Teai, T., Claude-Lafontaine, A., Schippa, C., et al. Volatile compounds in fresh pulp of pineapple (Ananas comosus [L.] Merr.) from French Polynesia. J. Essent. Oil Res. 13(5), 314-318 (2001).

    2. Tomiyama, K., Aoki, H., Oikawa, T., et al. Characteristic volatile components of Japanese sour citrus fruits: Yuzu, Sudachi and Kabosu. Flavour Fragr. J. 27(5), 341-355 (2012).

    3. Martin, A., Saathoff, M., Kuhn, F., et al. A functional ABCC11 allele is essential in the biochemical formation of human axillary odor. J. Invest. Dermatol. 130(2), 529-540 (2010).