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Product Name: |
Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate |
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Synonyms: |
METHYL-3-HYDROXYCAPROATE;METHYL 3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE;HEXANOIC ACID, 3-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER;FEMA 3508;3-HYDROXY C6:0 METHYL ESTER;METHYL 3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE 97+%;3-Hydroxyhexanoic acid methyl ester;3-Hydroxycaproic acid methyl ester |
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CAS: |
21188-58-9 |
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MF: |
C7H14O3 |
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MW: |
146.18 |
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EINECS: |
244-261-0 |
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Product Categories: |
Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;M-N |
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Mol File: |
21188-58-9.mol |
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Boiling point |
98 °C(Press: 15 Torr) |
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density |
1 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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FEMA |
3508 | METHYL 3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.43(lit.) |
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Fp |
185 °F |
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pka |
13.95±0.20(Predicted) |
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form |
neat |
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JECFA Number |
600 |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate (21188-58-9) |
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Hazard Codes |
Xi |
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Risk Statements |
41 |
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Safety Statements |
26-39 |
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RIDADR |
NA 1993 / PGIII |
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WGK Germany |
3 |
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HS Code |
29181990 |
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Description |
Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate is ethereal, wine-like, fruity, and oily. |
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Chemical Properties |
Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate has an ethereal, wine-like, fruity, oily, aroma. |
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Uses |
3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester is an ester found in pineapple juice and is used as a flavoring compound in food. |
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Taste threshold values |
Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet, fruity, overripe, pineapple and tropical with woody nuances |
