8.20638

Methyl hexanoate

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Methyl hexanoate, Methyl caproate, Caproic acid methyl ester, Hexanoic acid methyl ester
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄COOCH₃
• CAS Number: 106-70-7
• Molecular Weight: 130.18
• MDL number: MFCD00009510
• UNSPSC Code: 12352108
• EC Index Number: 203-425-1
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 3.7 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• potency: >5000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat)
• bp: 151 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: -71 °C
• transition temp: flash point 41 °C
• density: 0.88 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(8)9-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: NUKZAGXMHTUAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.884 - 0.885
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 99.5 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 37.5 °C - closed cup