An esterified form of hexanoic acid
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Hexanoic Acid methyl ester

Item No. 33675

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Technical Information
CAS Number
106-70-7
Synonyms
  • C6:0 methyl ester
  • Caproic Acid methyl ester
  • Methyl Caproate
  • Methyl Hexanoate
  • NSC 5023
  • SFE 7:0
Molecular Formula
C7H14O2
Formula Weight
130.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A liquid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Chloroform: SolubleEthanol: SolubleEthyl ether: Soluble
SMILES
O=C(CCCCC)OC
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(8)9-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
InChi Key
NUKZAGXMHTUAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Side Chain Carbon Sum
6:0
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Hexanoic acid methyl ester is an esterified form of hexanoic acid and a major volatile compound in strawberries.1 Formulations containing hexanoic acid methyl ester have been used as cosmetic flavoring and fragrance agents. [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1200]

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Miszczak, A., Forney, C.F., and Prange, R.K. Development of aroma volatiles and color during postharvest ripening of ‘kent’ strawberries. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 120(4), 650-655 (1995).