W270806
Methyl hexanoate
≥99%, FG
Synonym(s):
Caproic acid methyl ester, Methyl caproate
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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2708
Council of Europe no.:
319
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.069
EC Number:
203-425-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1744683
Organoleptic:
fruity; ethereal; pineapple
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
(EU Regulation 1223/2009), (follows IFRA guidelines), meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal
agency
(EU Regulation 1223/2009), (follows IFRA guidelines), meets purity specifications of JECFA
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 172.515
assay
≥99%
refractive index
n20/D 1.405 (lit.)
bp
151 °C (lit.)
mp
−71 °C (lit.)
density
0.885 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
fruity; ethereal; pineapple
SMILES string
CCCCCC(=O)OC
InChI
1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(8)9-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
InChI key
NUKZAGXMHTUAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- Effect of fat nature and aroma compound hydrophobicity on flavor release from complex food emulsions.: This study investigates how the nature of fat and the hydrophobicity of aroma compounds, including Methyl hexanoate, influence flavor release in complex food emulsions. The findings provide insights into the interactions between fat types and aroma compounds, which can help in the formulation of food products with optimized flavor profiles. (Relkin et al., 2004).
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