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Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate

Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate structure

Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    21188-58-9

  • Formula:

    C7H14O3

  • Chemical Name:

    Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate

  • Synonyms:

    Hexanoic acid,3-hydroxy-,methyl ester;Methyl 3-hydroxycaproate;Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate;3-Hydroxyhexanoic acid methyl ester;127593-19-5

  • Categories:

    Flavors and Fragrances  >  Synthetic Fragrances

Description

Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate has an ethereal, wine-like, fruity, oily, aroma.


colourless to pale yellow liquid


Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate is a 3-hydroxy carboxylic acid.

Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate Basic Attributes

146.18

146.18

244-261-0

29181990

Characteristics

46.5

0.7

1.0±0.1 g/cm3

98 °C @ Press: 15 Torr

185 °F

1.432

5.298e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)|insoluble in water and fat

0.02mmHg at 25°C

Safety Information

NA 1993 / PGIII

3

41

26-39

Xi

P280-P305 + P351 + P338

H318

|Danger|H318 (100%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]|P280, P305+P351+P338, and P310|Aggregated GHS information provided by 152 companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate Use and Manufacturing

Uses

3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester is an ester found in pineapple juice and is used as a flavoring compound in food.

Hexanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester: ACTIVE

Food additives -> Flavoring Agents|Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavoring Agents

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:146.18
XLogP3:0.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:3
Rotatable Bond Count:5
Exact Mass:146.094294304
Monoisotopic Mass:146.094294304
Topological Polar Surface Area:46.5
Heavy Atom Count:10
Complexity:101
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:1
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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