Methyl hexanoate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl hexanoate
Other names
  • Methyl caproate
  • Methyl hexanate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
1744683
ChEBI
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.115
EC Number
  • 203-425-1
UNII
UN number 1993
  • InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(8)9-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
    Key: NUKZAGXMHTUAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCCCC(=O)OC
Properties[1]
C7H14O2
Molar mass 130.187 g·mol−1
Density 0.8846
Melting point −71.0 °C (−95.8 °F; 202.2 K)
Boiling point 149.5 °C (301.1 °F; 422.6 K)
1.33 mg/mL at 20 °C
Solubility ethanol
1.4049
Related compounds
Related compounds
 Ethyl hexanoate, Propyl hexanoate, Butyl hexanoate

Allyl hexanoate

Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS02: Flammable
Warning
H226
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501
Flash point 73 °C; 163 °F; 346 K
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Methyl hexanoate is the fatty acid methyl ester of hexanoic acid (caproic acid), a colourless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3−(CH2)4−COO−CH3. It is found naturally in many foods and has a role as a plant metabolite. It can also be found in the cytoplasm of cells.[1]

Methyl hexanoate is produced industrially for use as a flavouring agent.[2][3] It can also be used as fragrance for a pineapple smell.[4]

Production

Methyl hexanoate is produced in multi-tonne quantities for use as a flavouring agent.[3] It is made by combining methanol with hexanoic acid.

Uses

Methyl hexanoate is found naturally in foods like potatoes, tomatoes and cheese and is a constituent of some alcoholic beverages.[2] It can be used to mimic the flavor of pineapple like its related ester ethyl hexanoate.[4]

Safety

The LD50 for rats is more than 5 g/kg,[1] indicating low toxicity. When heated to decomposition, methyl hexanoate emits toxic fumes. It can cause burns.

Flammability

Methyl hexanoate is flammable. It has a flash point of 163 °F (73 °C).[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Methyl hexanoate". PubChem. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  2. 1 2 Maarse, Henk (29 March 1991). Volatile Compounds in Foods and Beverages. ISBN 978-0824783907.
  3. 1 2 "Methyl hexanoate – Substance Information". European Chemicals Agency. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  4. 1 2 "Methyl hexanoate". The Good Scents Company. Retrieved 15 August 2020.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.