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8.20638

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl hexanoate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Methyl hexanoate, Methyl caproate, Caproic acid methyl ester, Hexanoic acid methyl ester

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About This Item

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

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

Analysis Note

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

Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

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

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